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Hen, Cock and Chickens

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a hen, a cock, and chickens. The hen is on the left side, white with some darker feathers on its neck, facing right. Three chicks are to its right. The cock is on the right side, reddish-brown with a red face, black and white tail feathers, and white legs. Two more chicks are to its right. The background is brown with some darker brown and black vegetation and flowers. The painting appears to be on a long, narrow piece of brown paper or canvas.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 225 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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