La chauve-souris, le buisson et le canard (The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck)
1759
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1759
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet beach scene with a lone duck standing near a bush on rocky ground. Behind it, a tall pine tree leans over the shore, while another bird flies overhead. The ocean stretches out in soft waves, meeting a pale sky. The title at the bottom—*La chauve-souris, le buisson et le canard*—hints at a story, but the bat is missing. Instead, the duck and bush take center stage, with the flying bird adding movement. Want to see more hand-colored prints like this? Check out the technique: etching.
