There is a significant tear in the right half of the canvas. There is a further poorly repaired tear to the centre of the upper third. There is discolouration to the varnish, marks around the edges from a previous frame, and marks and scratches to the surface, primarily to the sky.
41 x 61cm (16.1" x 24")
Jack M. Ducker (fl.1910-1930) was a European painter, possibly of Scottish origin, who specialised in Scottish highland landscapes. Little is known about Ducker personally, though dozens of the artist's works have been sold at auction, including sales at Bonhams and Christie's. Many of the painter's documented artworks feature an earthy color palette with an emphasis on the atmospheric and rusty color spectrum that the Scottish highland mountains provide. Ducker's scenes are frequently idyllic and evoke a similar compositional structure. Rocky mountains are often a focal point, with additional emphasis on other natural objects such as gnarled leafy trees, short shrubs, tall green grasses, and placid lakes and ponds. On occasion, Ducker includes wildfowl and grazing animals, such as sheep, and the farmers who tend them. Much of Ducker's documented brushwork is moderately tight with carefully controlled minute details applied with a fine brush or similar instrument. Within the documented paintings, Ducker tends to sign in the lower left or right corners of the canvas with the signature 'JMDucker' or 'JDucker', occasionally underlining the surname.
| SKU | qq478 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jack M. Ducker (fl.1910-1930) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 41 x 61cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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