Flying Duck

c. 1939

Malcolm Hackney

Associated Names
Malcolm Hackney

Artist, American, c. 1914 - 1982

The image shows a wooden duck decoy with outstretched wings suspended in the air by a thin rope tied above its back. The duck is primarily a reddish-brown color, set against a beige background. It is positioned horizontally in the center of the image, facing towards the right, with its body parallel to the ground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 35.6 cm (10 7/8 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9623

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594810

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