Ducks’ Nests — Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël

Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël. Painted c. 1890 - c. 1900.

These baskets made of willow branches and resting on sticks were intended to offer shelter to nesting ducks. In the past, their eggs were gathered for consumption. In contrast to his mills and panoramic views, Gabriël here ‘zooms in’ on a detail in nature. He thus presents an unusual perspective of the watery Dutch landscape from a low vantage point on the embankment.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 44 × 59 cm · C.D. Reich Bequest

Print: 44 × 59 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027897. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.