Ivan Kozlov (Russian, B. 1937) "White-winged Scoter" Signed and dated ('94) lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the First Day Cover for the Russia 500R White-winged Scoter stamp issued July 1, 1994. To help conserve Russia's rich waterfowl heritage, the All Russia Society for the Conservation of Nature issued the 1994 Russia Duck Stamp, selecting acclaimed Russian artist Ivan Koslov's painting of the spectacular White-winged Scoter. Frequenting areas of tundra and taiga, as well as seacoasts and open lakes, these magnificent creatures are found throughout northern Russia. Named for the distinctive white patches on their black wings, these handsome ducks are easily distinguished from other Scoters. Many ornithologists consider the White-winged Scoters that occur in East Siberia as separate from the North American species, classing Russian inhabitants as Palearctic forms known as Velvet Scoters. Image Size: 6.5 x 8.25 in. Overall Size: 13 x 14.25 in. Unframed. (B14758)