This is a painting of wood ducks. The image features a group of wood ducks among leafy branches. Two ducks are perched on a branch, facing each other. Their plumage displays colors such as blues, greens, browns, and whites. Below, another duck is shown with wings spread. To the right, another duck is nestled in what seems to be a nest or hollow, looking outward. Detailed leaves frame the group, creating a naturalistic setting for the birds.

Summer or Wood Duck

1834

Medium: hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification: Print
Period: 1826 to 1850
Image size: 3171 × 4705px

Description

This is a painting of wood ducks. The image features a group of wood ducks among leafy branches. Two ducks are perched on a branch, facing each other. Their plumage displays colors such as blues, greens, browns, and whites. Below, another duck is shown with wings spread. To the right, another duck is nestled in what seems to be a nest or hollow, looking outward. Detailed leaves frame the group, creating a naturalistic setting for the birds.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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