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Somateria spectabilis. King Duck (1862-1873)
John Gould1862-1873 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1881)
Specifications
- Year
- 1862-1873
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1804–1881
About the artwork
Dated 1862-1873, "Somateria spectabilis. King Duck" is an artwork by John Gould. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Background on Plants & Animals: Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. Context for 1862-1873: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do.
"Somateria spectabilis. King Duck" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1804–1881
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