Tim Flach British, b. 1958
Mandarin Duck, 2021
Series: Birds
C-Type print
122 x 88.5 cm
48 1/8 x 34 7/8 in
48 1/8 x 34 7/8 in
Edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs
70 x 51 cm
27 1/2 x 20 1/8 in
27 1/2 x 20 1/8 in
Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs
Further images
'The male mandarin duck is a product of sexual selection, the evolutionary dynamic driven by female mate choice. As with most other ducks, the male plays no role in raising...
"The male mandarin duck is a product of sexual selection, the evolutionary dynamic driven by female mate choice. As with most other ducks, the male plays no role in raising the young, so a female can choose her mate based primarily on his aesthetic appeal. This creates a strong selective pressure favoring the most extravagant males, and as females repeat this process over millions of generations, it can create incredibly beautiful birds."
Excerpt from "Birds", published by Abrams, 2021
Excerpt from "Birds", published by Abrams, 2021