Eendjes c. 1880 - 1907

"Eendjes" (Ducklings) is a painting by Willem Maris, a renowned Dutch artist known for his animal and landscape paintings. Created around 1880 to 1907, the artwork depicts a serene scene of a mother duck and her ducklings in a lush, verdant environment. Maris' signature loose brushstrokes and muted palette create a sense of tranquility and capture the delicate beauty of nature. The painting exemplifies Maris' mastery in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow, resulting in a captivating and lifelike representation of ducks in their natural habitat. This intimate scene, rendered in oil on canvas, invites viewers to appreciate the simple joys and delicate details of the natural world.