British school (XX) - Canards blancs sur l'eau
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Oil on wood panel painting titled Canards blancs sur l'eau, from the 1980–1990 period by a British School artist, origin United Kingdom, signed and in excellent condition.
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English School of the 20th Century – White Ducks on the Water
Oil on wood panel – 20 × 25.5 cm – Signed
Charming oil on panel, in the tradition of English animal painting, depicting a group of white ducks gliding peacefully on the waters of a pond.
The composition gathers several ducks captured in natural poses, some swimming calmly while others rest or plunge their beak into the water.
The artist pays particular attention to the rendering of the plumage, worked with finesse in shades of white, pale blue, and silvery gray. These bright tones contrast harmoniously with the deep greens and the shadows of the surrounding vegetation.
The treatment of reflections on the water’s surface is especially delicate, combining gold, silver, and blue-tinted touches that give depth and movement to the scene.
This painting testifies to a fine mastery of animal representation, in the British naturalistic tradition, devoted to the observation of wildlife and landscapes.
Characteristics :
- School: English (stylistic attribution)
- Artist: Unknown
- Title: White Ducks on the Water
- Medium: Oil on wood panel
- Dimensions: 20 × 25.5 cm
- Period: 20th century
- Signature: Signed at bottom right, signature not identified
- Condition: Very good
A luminous and charming animal work, particularly appealing to lovers of pastoral scenes and traditional figurative painting.
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English School of the 20th Century – White Ducks on the Water
Oil on wood panel – 20 × 25.5 cm – Signed
Charming oil on panel, in the tradition of English animal painting, depicting a group of white ducks gliding peacefully on the waters of a pond.
The composition gathers several ducks captured in natural poses, some swimming calmly while others rest or plunge their beak into the water.
The artist pays particular attention to the rendering of the plumage, worked with finesse in shades of white, pale blue, and silvery gray. These bright tones contrast harmoniously with the deep greens and the shadows of the surrounding vegetation.
The treatment of reflections on the water’s surface is especially delicate, combining gold, silver, and blue-tinted touches that give depth and movement to the scene.
This painting testifies to a fine mastery of animal representation, in the British naturalistic tradition, devoted to the observation of wildlife and landscapes.
Characteristics :
- School: English (stylistic attribution)
- Artist: Unknown
- Title: White Ducks on the Water
- Medium: Oil on wood panel
- Dimensions: 20 × 25.5 cm
- Period: 20th century
- Signature: Signed at bottom right, signature not identified
- Condition: Very good
A luminous and charming animal work, particularly appealing to lovers of pastoral scenes and traditional figurative painting.
Careful packaging and tracked shipping
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Edition
Original
Artist
British school (XX)
Title of artwork
Canards blancs sur l'eau
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Classical
Period
1980-1990
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