1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 30: A Muscovy(?) Duck, a Four-Legged Duck, and Two Other Birds is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows four birds in a circular frame. The birds are in different poses, some standing and others swimming. They have distinct colors and patterns on their feathers. The background is a light beige color, with some green plants and branches visible. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of watercolor techniques, look up the work of Hoefnagel, Joris.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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