Greater Yellow Leg Decoy

c. 1939

Samuel W. Ford

Associated Names
Samuel W. Ford

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1957

This is a painting of a bird. It depicts a side profile of a bird with a long, slender beak and a streamlined body. The bird's plumage is detailed with a combination of earthy brown and grey tones with soft feather patterns. The shading gives a three-dimensional feel to the bird's body. The background is a plain, neutral shade, emphasizing the bird. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, featuring a realistic depiction of a bird similar to Audubon's ornithological illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 45.6 cm (14 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9633

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Sam W. Ford Del. 526-1

Wikidata ID

Q64630442

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