Anas Boschas Collection

Anas platyrhynchos, mallard
Plate 221 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Wild Fowl Shooting, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Wild Fowl Shooting, 1858. The most numerous class of our wild-fowl visitors from the Arctic shores is the brent or black goose...The white geese are generally considered to consist of four different

"The Stricken Mallard" - painted by George Lance - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1856. Our...Illustration...is by a well known favourite with the public, Mr. G

The Wild Duck, San Diego, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Wild Duck, San Diego, 1936. Savoy Theatre..."The Wild Duck"'. Poster for a play by Henrik Ibsen. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

"Game and Fruit" by W. Duffield, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
"Game and Fruit" by W. Duffield, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Engraving of a painting. This picture gives evidence of increasing inventive power

Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Drake Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) swimming through colourful reflections of trees at Glencoe Lochan. Scotland, UK. November

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) wings spread showing irridescent blue wing speculum, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. May

The Farmers Boy with chickens and ducks, c1881. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Farmers Boy with chickens and ducks, c1881. When I was a farmer, a Farmers Boy, I used to keep my masters ducks. From " The Farmers Boy" written and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

Flock of Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) taking off, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. December

Three Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) on shallow pond on misty morning at sunrise, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, September

Still Life with Game Fowl, 1600 / 03. Creator: Juan Sanchez Cotan
Still Life with Game Fowl, 1600/03

Two ducks among reeds at the waters edge, Ming or Qing dynasty, 15th-18th century. Traditionally attributed to Zhao Ji

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) male swimming with autumn colours reflected in the water, London, UK, November

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) shaking its wings, Martin Mere WWT Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) shaking its wings with slow shutter speed to reveal movement, Martin Mere WWT Reserve, Lancashire, UK

Mallard Ducks and Snow-covered Reeds, ca. 1843. ca. 1843. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mallard Ducks and Snow-covered Reeds, ca. 1843

A Wild Duck near a Snow-laden Shore, ca. 1843. ca. 1843. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
A Wild Duck near a Snow-laden Shore, ca. 1843

Mallard Duck and Snow-covered Reeds, ca. 1832. ca. 1832. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mallard Duck and Snow-covered Reeds, ca. 1832

Aquatic Birds at a Pool, Folio from the Davis Album, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Aquatic Birds at a Pool, Folio from the Davis Album, 18th century

Ducks in the Rushes, ca. 1887. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
Ducks in the Rushes, ca. 1887

RF - Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) female swimming with with young chicks following, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands June

Ducks, lithograph, published in 1897
Ducks, top row: Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna, or Tadorna vulpanser); Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos, or Anas boschas); Ruddy shelduck (or Brahminy duck)

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) walking on ice, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, April

Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) drake swimming through reflection of house, Bude canal, Cornwall, UK. April 2015

Still Life Game Birds, c1895. Artist: William Cruikshank
Still Life Game Birds, c1895. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Birds: Anseriformes, Northern Shoveller (Anas clypeata), Aythya - diving duck (Nyroca ferina), Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus), Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), Common Duck Mullard (Anas boschas)

Anas platyrhynchos x strepera, hybrid mallard x gadwall
Plate 338 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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"Anas boschas: A Captivating Journey through the World of Mallard Ducks" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Anas boschas, commonly known as mallard ducks or Anas platyrhynchos. These beautiful creatures have captivated artists and nature enthusiasts alike throughout history. In Charles Whymper's 1900 masterpiece, "Mallard (Anas boschas), " we witness the intricate details of this species' plumage. The artist skillfully portrays their vibrant iridescent blue wing speculum, a sight that never fails to mesmerize. Randolph Caldecott's c1881 artwork, "The Farmers Boy with chickens and ducks, " transports us to a rustic scene where mallards coexist harmoniously with other farm animals. Their presence adds an element of liveliness and charm to the countryside setting. At Lake Csaj in Kiskunsagi National Park, a flock of mallard ducks takes flight in unison, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The sheer elegance and grace displayed by these birds remind us of their innate ability to navigate both land and water effortlessly. As dawn breaks on misty mornings, three mallards gracefully glide across a shallow pond. The ethereal atmosphere created by this serene moment evokes tranquility and showcases nature's beauty at its finest. Juan Sanchez Cotan's "Still Life with Game Fowl" from 1600/03 features our beloved mallards alongside other game fowl. This painting not only celebrates their aesthetic appeal but also pays homage to their significance in culinary traditions throughout history. Travel back in time to ancient China during the Ming or Qing dynasty when two ducks found solace among reeds at the water's edge. This glimpse into Chinese art reminds us that admiration for these creatures transcends borders and spans centuries. Witness autumn's magic reflected upon still waters as a male mallard swims gracefully amidst vibrant colors. Nature paints an exquisite picture, and the mallard becomes a living canvas for this seasonal masterpiece.