Ducks under Reeds
1404
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1404
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Ducks under Reeds is a 1404 unspecified by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows two ducks resting on a grassy bank. One duck faces left, its feathers a mix of brown and white, while the other faces right with a darker head. Tall reeds grow behind them, their thin stems and leaves drawn in soft lines. The artist used simple shapes and muted colors to keep the focus on the ducks and nature. The background is mostly empty, letting the ducks stand out. If you like this quiet scene, check out the Renaissance movement next.
The artist realistically represented that the Mandarin duck is a sexually dimorphic species, meaning males and females differ in appearance.
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