Canards Sauvages
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Canards Sauvages is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet wooded area by a river. Tall trees fill the background, their branches tangled together. Near the water’s edge, a group of people sit on the grass, some standing. A few ducks wade in the shallow water, while others rest on the bank. The title *Canards Sauvages* means "wild ducks," and the artist focused on nature’s details. The soft shading gives the scene a dreamy, peaceful feel. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
