Ducks on the Water
Ca. 1890
Franz Xaver Gräßel captures a candid, almost gossipy moment among a flock of white ducks wading in a shallow stream around 1890. One duck stands tall like a sentry watching the horizon, while its companions busy themselves with drinking and preening, completely ignoring the viewer. The artist uses fluid, shimmering strokes to create beautiful reflections in the water, showcasing a Romantic appreciation for the simple, unposed beauty of rural nature.
- Technique
- Watercolor and gouache
- Material
- Paper
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