Mallard

Mallard, a painting by Ferdinand von Wright, dated 1831. 



The artwork depicts a mallard duck perched on a grey rock. The duck is rendered in watercolor, showing detail in its plumage: a dark green head, reddish-brown breast, grey and white body feathers, and a dark tail. Its orange-red legs are clearly visible. The background is a simple, light beige wash with a hint of blue at the bottom, suggesting water. The style is naturalistic, focusing on accurate representation of the bird's form and coloration. The painting's dimensions are 4.5 cm x 4 cm. The artwork is part of the Ateneum collection.