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Velvet Duck

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a duck swimming in icy waters. The image shows a dark-colored duck positioned on a body of water surrounded by floating ice formations. The duck is in profile view with its wings slightly raised, featuring a serrated yellow-orange bill. The eye is detailed, with highlights on the feathers, indicating light reflections. In the background, there are outlines of clouds or mist, with a flock of birds flying in the distant sky. The painting is detailed and in the style of John James Audubon.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching with text plate
Dimensions
2978 × 4794 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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