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Richard Smith b.1955
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Mallard Drake swimming on water, vivid green

$5,500
£4,165.74
€4,784.21
CA$7,707.30
A$8,379.39
CHF 4,442.76
MX$100,447.61
NOK 56,465.21
SEK 51,729.81
DKK 35,755.90

About the Item

Edition of 25 'Mallard Drake' by Richard Smith a beautiful bronze sculpture of a Mallard swimming captures the serene grace and fluid movement of this familiar waterfowl. The sculptor depicts the drake gliding across an imagined water surface, body low and elongated, with the head held elegantly forward. The wings are relaxed against the body, and subtle undulations along the back suggest ripples in the water, creating the impression of quiet motion. Attention to proportion and posture gives the sculpture a lifelike presence, while simplifying detail maintains a sense of calm and timelessness. The mottled green patina enhances the naturalistic effect, evoking the iridescence of the mallard’s head and the reflective tones of water. Smooth, tactile surfaces invite the eye and hand to explore gentle curves and contours, while slight variations in tone provide depth and visual interest. Polished highlights along the bill and upper back capture light, suggesting the shimmer of sunlight on feathers and water. Beyond its realism, the sculpture conveys tranquility, continuity, and connection with nature. The swimming mallard becomes a symbol of ease and balance, embodying the quiet rhythms of pond or river life. This bronze is both a study in form and a contemplative celebration of the subtle beauty inherent in the natural world.
  • Creator:
    Richard Smith b.1955 (1955, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Shrewsbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81216966442

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