Art Appraisal Duck Appraisal

Duck Swimming in Water

This item is an original acrylic painting on canvas, measuring 8 inches by 10 inches, depicting a single duck swimming in water. The artist is identified as Mary Chesney. The color palette is dominated by various shades of blue, ranging from deeper purplish-blues to lighter sky blues and whites, used to represent the water's surface textures and reflections. The water exhibits discernible brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and ripples around the duck, with lighter, frothy areas suggesting wake. The duck itself is rendered in dark, muted tones, likely grays, blacks, or very dark browns, with a subtle lighter highlight on its beak, possibly indicating a yellowish or greenish hue, and a dark eye. The overall style appears to be representational with an impressionistic quality in the rendering of the water. The painting is presented on what appears to be a stretched canvas, with the edges visible, suggesting it is unframed. The condition appears to be good with no obvious signs of damage, tears, or significant wear visible from the provided image. The craftsmanship reveals deliberate brushwork, particularly in creating the water's texture and flow, indicating a degree of skill in acrylic painting. The size makes it suitable for a variety of display settings. Given the artist's name and medium, it is likely a contemporary piece.