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Depictions of a Gadwall duck and Pintailed duck of Northern India

Unknown

1820

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Patna School of Painting Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

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Depictions of a Gadwall duck and Pintailed duck of Northern India is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1820 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting showcases two ducks in their natural habitat. The left duck, a Gadwall, is depicted in a brownish-gray color with a distinctive white patch on its forehead and a black tail. In contrast, the right duck, a Pintail, is rendered in shades of brown and white, featuring a long, pointed tail. Both ducks are set against a serene background of green grass and a body of water. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of tranquility, drawing the viewer's attention to the beauty of these birds. The level of detail in the painting suggests a deep appreciation for the natural world. To explore more works like this, visit the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork consists of depictions of a Gadwall duck and a Pintailed duck from Northern India, rendered on stained paper and mounted on opposite sides of an album folio. The album page was later included in a collection presented by Robert Scott Greenshields, a member of the Indian Civil Service in Bengal and Assam, in 1929.

Read the full account in the museum source.