Hunting Trophy with Mallard, Partridge, Goldfinches, and Onions

Französische Grafik 1800–1812, c. 1810

The image shows a collection of birds tied together against a neutral background. The main bird is a duck with a green head and orange feet. Other birds in the cluster include a woodpecker with pink hues and a group of small, reddish onions. The color palette consists of brown, cream, dark greens, and pink. The arrangement is positioned in the upper central portion with a tilt to the right, and shadows suggest a light source from the left.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1800–1812
Date
c. 1810
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on prepared canvas
Dimensions
65 × 54 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a collection of birds tied together against a neutral background. The main bird is a duck with a green head and orange feet. Other birds in the cluster include a woodpecker with pink hues and a group of small, reddish onions. The color palette consists of brown, cream, dark greens, and pink. The arrangement is positioned in the upper central portion with a tilt to the right, and shadows suggest a light source from the left.

Französische Grafik 1800–1812