A Gentle Preen

A solitary Pacific Black Duck stands at the water’s edge, paused in a moment of quiet awareness. Its body is turned in an act of preening, yet its form remains expressive — soft feathers layered with subtle detail, and a flash of iridescent blue catching the light along the wing. The contrast between the textured earth path and the dark, reflective water creates a natural boundary within the frame, drawing attention to the duck’s position between land and reflection. Moss-lined stone edging adds a quiet sense of age and place, grounding the scene within the character of the garden. There is a stillness here — unforced and unguarded — capturing a fleeting, everyday moment often overlooked.

Bring a sense of quiet observation and natural charm into your space with this fine art print.

Each print is produced using archival pigment inks on Hahnemühle Cotton Rag 308gsm, a premium fine art paper prized for its natural white tone, subtle texture, and exceptional longevity. Cotton rag paper is acid-free and lignin-free, ensuring your print remains vibrant and true to colour for well over 100 years when displayed and stored correctly.

This print is available in two sizes:

• A3+ (329 × 483mm)
• A2 (420 × 594mm)

For more detail go to our Fine Art Prints page.

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