The artwork, entitled “Stuffed Duck,” was created by Nicholas Roerich around the year 1892. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the still life genre.
The artwork depicts a meticulously rendered stuffed duck, poised as if in perpetual tranquility. The duck is positioned on a small platform, meticulously detailed to convey a lifelike appearance. Its green and blue plumage is highlighted against a roughly painted, earthy-toned background. The attention to detail and the realistic portrayal reflect the artist’s dedication to the principles of the Realism movement. The backdrop features loose, impressionistic strokes, offering a contrast to the precise detailing of the duck, adding depth and bringing focus to the central subject.
