Swans at Stagnant Water

Berthe Morisot, 1889, printed 1921

This is a drawing of a swan and a duck floating on water. The drawing is rendered in a delicate and minimalistic style, with fine lines creating the outlines of a swan and a duck. The swan is the dominant figure, with its elegant, curved neck being a focal point. The duck is positioned slightly behind or above the swan. The surrounding water is suggested with subtle, sketchy lines. The drawing captures a serene and peaceful moment in nature.
Artist
Berthe Morisot
Date
1889, printed 1921
Type
Print
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
12 × 14.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a swan and a duck floating on water. The drawing is rendered in a delicate and minimalistic style, with fine lines creating the outlines of a swan and a duck. The swan is the dominant figure, with its elegant, curved neck being a focal point. The duck is positioned slightly behind or above the swan. The surrounding water is suggested with subtle, sketchy lines. The drawing captures a serene and peaceful moment in nature.

Berthe Morisot