Stilleven met vier eenden Possibly 1844

"Stilleven met vier eenden" (Still Life with Four Ducks), a watercolor by Cornelis Springer, is a small-scale work of art that depicts four ducks, lying on a wooden surface. The ducks are arranged in a somewhat chaotic way, with their heads and feet pointing in different directions. The work is likely a study or preparatory sketch for a larger painting. Springer, a Dutch painter known for his still lifes and animal paintings, created this piece in the mid-19th century, showcasing his keen eye for detail and mastery of light and shadow. This small, but detailed, watercolor, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Springer’s skill in depicting the textures of feathers and the subtle nuances of light and shade.