Velvet Duck

British 19th Century

Associated Names
British 19th Century

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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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching with text plate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green

  • Dimensions

    sheet (etching): 24 × 14.6 cm (9 7/16 × 5 3/4 in.)
    sheet (text plate): 24.3 × 14.8 cm (9 9/16 × 5 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 × 14.6 cm (9 7/16 × 5 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.26.9

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65565395

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