Duck, 1974. Watercolour on paper by Michael G. Hunter

Duck, 1974. Watercolour on paper by Michael G. Hunter

Name/Title

Duck

Entry/Object ID

2016.04.03

Description

Painting The image is a detailed study of a Duck (species unidentified) with a shell held in its bill, and the suggestion of a beach with some seaweed. The duck's dark grey head, black/grey and white plumage, both its patterns and arrangement, and grey webbed feet have all been carefully observed and depicted.

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolour on paper

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Michael G. Hunter

Role

Painter

Date made

1974

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Michael G. Hunter lives in Victoria and is an accomplished wildlife artist who specializes in the painting of birds. Due to his artistic and technical skills, many thought he could assume the role of successor to J. Fenwick Lansdowne, the self-taught and internationally recognized Canadian wildlife artist who also specialized in painting birds.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature, Date

Location

Signed and dated lower left: Michael G. Hunter 1974

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Visible image

Height

50.8 cm

Width

40.6 cm

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Date

Jul 11, 2016

Notes

Lunds Lot #646