Karl Bodmer's "Canards (Ducks)" is a lithograph on chine collé that showcases the artist's skilled observation of waterfowl in their natural habitat. The delicate technique of chine collé, which involves adhering thin Chinese paper to a heavier support, allowed Bodmer to achieve subtle tonal variations and refined detail characteristic of his naturalistic approach. This print exemplifies Bodmer's contribution to 19th century wildlife documentation through his mastery of lithographic processes.