Male Mallard

Male Mallard, a painting by Ferdinand von Wright, dated 1830. The artwork depicts a male mallard duck standing on a rock near water. The duck is rendered in detail, showing its characteristic green head, brown breast, and grey body. Its red legs and feet are clearly visible. The background is simple, with a suggestion of water and some grass. The painting is done in watercolor on paper, and its dimensions are 11 x 9 centimeters. The artwork is part of the Ateneum collection.