{"product_id":"long-tailed-duck-illustration","title":"Long-Tailed Duck Watercolor \u0026 Pen Ink Art Print \u0026 Greeting Card | Gene Irvin | Wildlife Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-Tailed Duck — Watercolor \u0026amp; Pen Ink Illustration by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s an elegance to the Long-Tailed Duck that’s hard to put into words — that sleek profile, the distinctive elongated tail cutting through the water, the quiet confidence of a bird perfectly at home in the cold. Arizona wildlife artist Gene Irvin captured it in 1994 with pen, ink stippling, and soft watercolor washes: a small but deeply expressive original that rewards a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long-Tailed Duck (\u003cem\u003eClangula hyemalis\u003c\/em\u003e), once known as the Oldsquaw, is a sea duck of the Arctic and subarctic, famous for its deep diving ability and the male’s striking long tail plumes in breeding plumage. Gene’s illustration captures the bird’s graceful form with the fine-line precision and naturalist’s eye that defined his decades of wildlife art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreeting card with envelope — a thoughtful gift for birders, waterfowl enthusiasts, and wildlife art collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy collectors love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare and distinctive subject in wildlife art — the Long-Tailed Duck’s elegant silhouette and subtle coloring make it a refined addition to any bird art or waterfowl collection. Gene’s 1994 original brings quiet charm to nature-inspired spaces, studies, and libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Arizona. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026), Arizona wildlife and bird artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gene's Pen \u0026 Ink","offers":[{"title":"Greeting Card w\/Envelope","offer_id":48835705503898,"sku":"94P46C","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2943\/4010\/files\/Long_Tailed_Duck_Watercolor_Pen_Ink_by_Gene_Irvin.jpg?v=1785091541","url":"https:\/\/genespenandink.com\/products\/long-tailed-duck-illustration","provider":"Gene's Pen \u0026 Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}