A Pair Of Smew Ducks 1899

"A Pair of Smew Ducks" is a 1899 painting by Archibald Thorburn, known for his meticulous depictions of birds. The work captures two smew ducks, a male and female, in their natural habitat. The male, distinguished by his striking black and white plumage, stands alertly, while the female, with her more muted brown and white feathers, rests in the background. Thorburn’s masterful brushwork and accurate portrayal of the ducks’ physical characteristics highlight the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Thorburn's paintings are popular with bird enthusiasts and collectors of nature art.