Hooded Mergansers, Oil Painting
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Nathan HagerHooded Mergansers, Oil Painting2019
2019
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Artist Comments
A pair of Hooded Mergansers on a river in spring. Ice shelfs above after the water has gone down. Warm morning light illuminates the scene from the left. Fine detail in the reflections on the water and the wooded area in the background. Deep, warm color palette with many shades used to depict the soft light.
About the Artist
Nathan Hager paints the outdoors and captures its beauty while adding his own twist. He describes his paintings as "rooted in traditional representationalism while celebrating the craft of painting." He currently lives in Minnesota and finds inspiration in Representationalism and Impressionism. The Nicolai Fechin show at The Museum of Russian Art also sparked an interest in the work of Russian Impressionists.
Words that describe this painting: Hooded Mergansers, ducks, waterfowl, wildlife, river, spring, realism, classical, animals, classical, realism, representational, oil painting, brown
Hooded Mergansers
Nathan Hager
Oil painting on canvas board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2019
12 in. h x 24 in. w x .25 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:Nathan Hager
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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- Condition:Hooded Mergansers. Nathan Hager. Oil painting on canvas board. Varnished and Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 651481stDibs: LU92214857011
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