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Andrew Wyeth — Loon Drake (Loon)
Andrew Wyeth

Loon Drake (Loon)

1949

Andrew Wyeth's 1949 gouache and watercolor study depicts a loon drake with characteristic naturalistic detail and subtle coloration. The work exemplifies Wyeth's refined approach to animal portraiture and his mastery of aqueous media.

Medium
gouache and watercolor on paper
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 16, 2022

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Andrew Wyeth, Loon Drake (Loon), 1949

Andrew Wyeth's 1949 gouache and watercolor study depicts a loon drake with characteristic naturalistic detail and subtle coloration. The work exemplifies Wyeth's refined approach to animal portraiture and his mastery of aqueous media.

Medium
gouache and watercolor on paper
Year
1949
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Watercolor, Animal portrait, Naturalism, Wildlife, 1940s, Gouache

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