Richard E. Bishop (1887-1957)
Spread Formation
signed "Richard E Bishop" lower right
oil on canvas, 24 by 27 1/4 in.

This major work is featured in Bishops' iconic book, "The Ways of Waterfowl," and small study for the painting sold from the Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection in 2017. This well-executed oil features six electrifying pintails alighting against a bold blue sky.

Provenance: Private Collection, TexasLiterature: Richard E. Bishop and Russ Williams, "The Ways of Wildfowl," Chicago, IL, 1971, p. 160, illustrated.

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