Roan Duck

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, c. 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.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Date
c. 1790
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper laid down
Dimensions
image (irregular): 15.88 × 17.15 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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