Tile featuring a painted depiction of a duck, rendered in blue tones on a white background. The duck is illustrated in motion, wings slightly spread, as if walking or flapping. Below the bird, there are stylised wavy lines.
The design is part of a series of bird-themed tiles attributed to Philip Webb, a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and a close associate of William Morris. The design dates from the early 1860s and reflects the hand-painted tradition employed by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. These tiles were likely produced for fireplaces and architectural decoration, with similar designs appearing in stained-glass panels.
