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Black or Surf Duck

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

Two large ducks are depicted in a coastal setting. One duck is standing on a rock, while the other is on the sandy ground next to seashells. The ducks are primarily black and brown in color, with the background showing peach and blue tones. The duck on the left is on a rock, while the duck on the right is on the sandy shore.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
4360 × 3151 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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