Framed Mallards in Flooded Timber Print by Russ Johnson

This is a professionally framed landscape art print by wildlife artist Russ Johnson, depicting a group of mallard ducks descending into a flooded timber swamp. The composition features a serene, earthy palette dominated by muted tans, greys, and browns, capturing the atmosphere of late autumn or early winter. The background shows a dense thicket of bare, spindly trees that reflect softly in the standing water. Several ducks are shown in mid-flight with remarkable detail in their wings and plumage, suggesting a late 20th-century realistic wildlife style. The print is set within a wide, decorative parchment-toned mat with a mottled texture. The outer frame is a dark-stained wood or synthetic material featuring a textured, ribbed profile and a thin inner beaded border, providing a masculine and traditional aesthetic. While the provided image shows significant glare from ambient light through glass, the print appears to be in good overall condition with no visible foxing, water damage, or fading of the primary pigments. The craftsmanship of the matting and framing suggests a custom or high-quality commercial production. Based on the artist and style, the piece likely dates from the 1980s to early 2000s, a peak period for sporting and waterfowl art prints.