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Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin
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Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin
659252 Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin, 1694 (bodycolour, on vellum) by Henstenburgh, Herman (1667-1726); 29x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin. Herman Henstenburgh (1667-1726). Bodycolour, on vellum. Signed and dated 1694. 29 x 24.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22397892
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072012upload 1690s Animal Behaviour Animal Theme Animal Themes Artist Dutch Body Color Body Colour Bodycolor Bodycolour By The Side Of A River Duck Ducks Dutch Art Dutch Artist Embankment Fowl Late 17th Century Late Seventeenth Century Mallard Medium Group Medium Group Of Animals Netherlandish Artist Old Master Drawings Old Masters On Vellum Preening River Bank Rivers Edge Ruined Selection Spoonbill Swan Swans Variation Variety Wading Bird Waterfowl 1694 Natural Space Wigeon
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This print showcases a stunning artwork titled "Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin" by Dutch artist Herman Henstenburgh. Created in 1694, this bodycolour painting on vellum measures 29x24.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The composition depicts an idyllic scene of various waterfowl gracefully gliding along the river's edge below the backdrop of an ancient ruin. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings each bird to life as they preen their feathers or elegantly swim through the calm waters. Swans majestically dominate the foreground while other species such as spoonbills, mallards, wigeons, and ducks add to the rich diversity of wildlife captured in this piece. Henstenburgh's skillful use of body colour creates vibrant hues that beautifully contrast against the serene natural surroundings. The late seventeenth-century setting further enhances the charm and timelessness of this Dutch masterpiece. With no human presence in sight, viewers are invited into an untouched rural landscape where animals reign supreme. This artwork not only celebrates nature but also highlights animal behavior within their natural habitat. Through this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, art enthusiasts can now appreciate Henstenburgh's talent for capturing both beauty and harmony within his work.
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