A pair of Brahminy ducks — Restored Mughal Wall Art

The Brahminy duck, also known as the ruddy shelduck, can be found throughout Southern Europe, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. This painting accurately depicts the orange coloring of Brahminy ducks and the patches of white on their wings. They are also recognizable by their long legs and short bills. The level of detail in realistic paintings of animals like this one suggests that Mughal artists studied live subjects, such as the waterfowl that lived in Mughal palace gardens.

India, Mughal, 16th century, c. 1595; borders added probably 1800s. Original medium: Gum tempera on paper, mounted with later pink and blue borders.

Worth knowing: Delicate dots articulate the texture of webbed feet and toothy row in the beak.

Faithfully restored from museum archives and printed on premium canvas-textured fine art paper, framed and ready to hang.

• Enhanced matte paper framed poster
• Sizes: 12×16 in and 18×24 in
• Frame colors: Black, Red Oak, White
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