Sinisorsapoikue

Sinisorsapoikue

Magnus von Wright

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a duck family on a log by the water. The big duck stands tall with brown and white speckles, while the smaller ducks huddle close. Some ducklings are peeking out, and one stands alone nearby. The background is a soft, misty scene with trees and sky blending together. The artist focused on the duck’s feathers and the ducklings’ fluffy details, making them look almost real. The light hits the ducks just right, giving them a warm glow. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.

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