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Study of a duck in the attitude of swimming
1880, Publisher's print
Study of a duck in the attitude of swimming
Study of a duck in the attitude of swimming
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39324
Title
Study of a duck in the attitude of swimming
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"The species depicted is the hen bird; the male is remarkable for the brilliancy of its plumage. Separate studies of one wing and a claw are also given with real feathers inserted at the side..."
Date
1880
Size
24.0 x 35.0 cm
Type
Publisher's print
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Art and Design Library
"The explanatory notes contain minute directions for colouring. The frequent occurrence of the word, Sumi, Indian ink or black, refers to the practice of using that pigment as a neutral tint to modify other colours, after the manner of our early watercolour painters. The slight wash of colour seems to be employed merely as an aid to the memory, and does not aim at rendering the brilliant hues of Nature."
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