Gift of Dr. James C. Bonnette, 2005.155.0 © 2005 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Duck Shooting.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 12 7/8in. (20.3 x 32.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 15/16 x 14in. (25.2 x 35.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Bonnette

DescriptionThree men are in a boat on a pond surrounded by cattails and reeds. One of the hunters, who wears a shirt and trousers with suspenders, is aiming a gun at three ducks who are flying away. His hat and coat are in the boat. A bearded man, wearing a beaked cap and a jacket, holds a gun. A third man, with sideburns, is wearing a vest, shirt, and striped trousers. He holds an oar or paddle. A dog and a coil of rope are in the front of the boat. A fourth man stands on the shore in the right foreground. He wears a cap, jacket, and high boots, and he carries a gun, shot pouch, and a gamebag. He stoops to help a second dog out of the water. The dog holds a dead duck in his mouth. A second dead duck is on the ground in the foreground. Trees in the background include pollard willows.

Object number2005.155.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "DUCK SHOOTING. / 168."
On verso, in pencil: upper right, "1973-13"; lower right, "So. Jeff. Historical Assoc. / Adams" and accession number.

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