Constant Artz (Dutch, 1870-1951) oil on canvas painting. The painting depicts a mother duck with her 7 ducklings walking in a grassy landscape. Artist signed to the lower left. In a period era hand carved gilt wooden frame with a name plaque to the center base. Constant Artz was born in Paris, the son of David Adolph Constant Artz (1837-1890). Constant Artz lived and worked in Holland. He was a student of The Hague Academy and in 1899, became a pupil of T. Offermans.His father studied primarily with the Dutch painter Jozef Israëls and became intimate friends with artists Jacob and Matthijs Maris. Their brother, Willem Maris, was a great influence on Constant Artz, and along with fellow artists Neuhuys and B.J. Blommers, Constant's father played a great role in nineteenth century genre painting. 
Measurements: Approx. Canvas: 19.5 inches x 16 inches / Framed: 25 inches x 22 inches Condition. Great age related condition. Very minor craquelure. The gilt frame has some losses which has been gilted over.