This painting depicts a golden-eye duck on the water. The duck is portrayed with various colors, from deep purple on the head to iridescent blue shades. The body transitions from white to dark colors, blending with the water. The image includes gentle ripples in the water to show the duck's movement. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1838
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2816 × 1877 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original