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High Flying Ducks

Frank Weston Benson

Associated Names

Frank Weston Benson

Artist, American, 1862 - 1951

The image shows ducks flying across the sky. The horizon is low, with a body of water or marshland visible beyond. The painting features simple brushstrokes depicting movement in the ducks and clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast and outlining the ducks against the sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Jane C. Carey in memory of her mother, Mrs. Addie Burr Clark
Accession Number

1951.13.2

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65223846

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