Canards Sauvages

Canards Sauvages

Karl Bodmer

1851

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows three ducks resting by a shoreline. Two are sitting close together, while one stands nearby. The water behind them is calm, with a few birds flying in the distance. The land is simple—some grass and a few bushes. The artist used fine lines to show the ducks’ feathers and the water’s movement. This style fits the *Romanticism* movement, which often focused on nature. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.

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