The Mallard Duck Audubon Bird Painting Postcard

The Audubon Mallard Duck is an exquisite illustration created by John James Audubon, featuring the Mallard duck, a well-known game bird commonly seen gliding through marshes. This piece was crafted using aquatint engraving, with original hand colouring, and was included in Audubon’s renowned Birds of America series, first published in the early 1800s. The vibrant and detailed depiction of the Mallard highlights Audubon’s skilful rendering of nature, capturing the bird’s grace and beauty in its natural habitat. This work stands as a remarkable example of early American ornithological art.