There are several fine stress cracks in the painting's substrate and fine marks to the surface of the oil. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration. Signs of wear to the gilt-effect frame include stable cracking at the centre and corner ornaments.
44.5 x 24.5cm (17.5" x 9.6")Framed Size: 61 x 40.5cm (24" x 15.9")
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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 'JM Ducker' or 'JDucker', occasionally underlining the surname.
| SKU | ry909 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jack M. Ducker (fl. 1910-1930) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 44.5 x 24.5cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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