Schimmelente

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, um 1790

The artwork is a vertical, hand-drawn illustration of a roan duck in a natural setting. The duck is centrally positioned, depicted in profile with its head facing right. It has detailed plumage with shades of brown and intricate patterning. The wings are partially open, showing a mix of brown and blue feathers. The duck's beak is yellowish-green, and its eye is distinctly outlined. It floats on stylized water with gentle ripples and has one leg visible beneath the surface. In the foreground, a sandy shore with sparse vegetation and a few rocks is present. The background is plain.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datierung
um 1790
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor and graphite on wove paper laid down
Maße
image (irregular): 15,88 × 17,15 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork is a vertical, hand-drawn illustration of a roan duck in a natural setting. The duck is centrally positioned, depicted in profile with its head facing right. It has detailed plumage with shades of brown and intricate patterning. The wings are partially open, showing a mix of brown and blue feathers. The duck's beak is yellowish-green, and its eye is distinctly outlined. It floats on stylized water with gentle ripples and has one leg visible beneath the surface. In the foreground, a sandy shore with sparse vegetation and a few rocks is present. The background is plain.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814