Who created "Ducks Resting in Sunshine"?

Ducks Resting in Sunshine was created by Jean-Baptiste Oudry in 1753.

What medium is "Ducks Resting in Sunshine"?

Ducks Resting in Sunshine is Oil on canvas.

Is "Ducks Resting in Sunshine" in the public domain?

Yes, Ducks Resting in Sunshine is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ducks Resting in Sunshine

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

1753

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

25 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. (64.8 x 80.6 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, 1871

Accession Number

71.57

Tags

DucksLandscapes

Art Historical Context

**Ducks Resting in Sunshine (1753) by Jean-Baptiste Oudry a serene moment in nature, with ducks basking under warm sunlight amid a lush landscape. This oil on painting, measuring 25½ × 31¾ inches, exemplifies Oudry's mastery as an 18th-century French artist for his vivid depictions of animals. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art through purchase in 1871 it resides in the European Paintings department inviting visitors to appreciate its tranquil charm. Painted during the Rococo era under Louis XV, Oudry—director of prestigious tapestry workshops like Beauvais and Gobelins—blended realis...

About the Artist

Jean-Baptiste Oudry · 1686–1755

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