Mallard Duck (1834)

Highlights

• Mallard Duck by John James Audubon from Birds of America — a faithful museum-quality reproduction of a celebrated ornithological study.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This richly detailed plate depicts four Mallard ducks — including a drake with a vivid iridescent green head and a mottled brown hen — amid marshland reeds, yellow wildflowers, and still water. Originally published as Plate 221 in John James Audubon's monumental ornithological work 'The Birds of America' (1827–1838), the image exemplifies Audubon's signature naturalistic style of portraying birds life-size in dynamic, habitat-specific compositions. The soft watercolor palette of greens, chestnuts, and tawny browns lends the scene a serene, naturalist quality ideal for a study, library, or nature-themed interior.