Young Duck
ca. 1914–16; cast 1918
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
11 x 5 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 14.9 x 21.6 cm)
Classification
Sculpture
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1918
Accession Number
18.120
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Young Duck** by Harry Dickinsonrasher captures the delicate charm of a fledgling waterfowl in a compact bronze sculpture, dated circa 1914–16 and cast in 1918. Measuring just 11 x 5⅞ x 8½ inches, this petite work invites close contemplation, evoking the playful curiosity of youth through its lifelike form. Thrasher, an American sculptor known for his animal subjects, renders the duck with a sensitivity that highlights its downy texture and poised stance, placing it firmly within the tradition of realistic wildlife art popular in the early 20th century. Crafted in bronze—a durable medium pri...