Marmaduke Cradock
(1660–1716)

Marmaduke Cradock was an English painter of birds and other animals. Some older sources give his first name as Luke but this may be in error. Self taught, he produced art works that were rarely signed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmaduke_Cradock

Mallards on a Pond
Before 1716
oil on canvas
45 × 55 cm
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London
https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/explore/explore-the-collection/mallards-on-a-pond/