The Little Brown Duck (Anas rustica)

About this work

You see a detailed picture of a little brown duck in this painting. The artist paid close attention to the duck's feathers and surroundings. The duck is shown in a natural setting, which was a common way to depict animals in the 1700s, and this style of depiction was often used in scientific studies of the time. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: etching.