Bimaculated Duck

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, 1855

The artwork is a detailed illustration of two ducks, positioned side by side, facing to the right. The duck in the foreground has a green head and neck with a white stripe, transitioning into a reddish-brown chest. Its wings are a mix of blue, black, and brown, with patterns. The duck in the background has a speckled brown head and body with feather details. Both ducks stand on grassy ground near a small body of water, depicted with green and blue hues. The background is minimal. The title "Bimaculated Duck" is inscribed below the illustration.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Date
1855
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph with text plate
Dimensions
sheet (lithograph): 24.6 × 31 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a detailed illustration of two ducks, positioned side by side, facing to the right. The duck in the foreground has a green head and neck with a white stripe, transitioning into a reddish-brown chest. Its wings are a mix of blue, black, and brown, with patterns. The duck in the background has a speckled brown head and body with feather details. Both ducks stand on grassy ground near a small body of water, depicted with green and blue hues. The background is minimal. The title "Bimaculated Duck" is inscribed below the illustration.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867