Hen on Basket

J. Howard Iams

National Gallery of Art

The image displays three objects centered vertically on a light-colored background: two ceramic hen figurines sitting in nests and a simple bowl with a braided rim. The top section depicts a hen with brown and gray feathers, a red comb, and detailed texture, resting inside a brown, woven basket. The middle object is similar, featuring a matching hen with distinct black tail feathers seated snugly in the basket. The color palette consists of earthy tones with the hens showcasing shades of brown, and the baskets a rich, reddish-brown. At the bottom sits a round dish, its interior a smooth gray with a rim that mimics the woven texture of the baskets.