Poutry Collection

A goose insults a pet mandrill in a walled garden. 1811 (etching)
7235874 A goose insults a pet mandrill in a walled garden. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A goose insults a pet mandrill chained to a block in a walled garden)

Merganser, 1883 (oil on canvas)
873748 Merganser, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 86.68 x52.07 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase with funds provided by

A peacock chosen king of the farm birds. 1811 (etching)
7235828 A peacock chosen king of the farm birds. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A peacock displays his tail feathers in front of a barnyard of birds)

A turkey hen leads its chicks into the woods to eat ants. 1811 (etching)
7235877 A turkey hen leads its chicks into the woods to eat ants. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A turkey hen leads its chicks into the woods to eat ants)

A rooster finds a precious jewel in a barnyard but discards it. 1811 (etching)
7235858 A rooster finds a precious jewel in a barnyard but discards it. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A rooster finds a precious jewel in a barnyard but discards it)

The Village Pond, 1850-1913 (Watercolour)
7261555 The Village Pond, 1850-1913 (Watercolour) by Orrock, James (1829-1913); 30.5x49.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: The Village Pond; Watercolour; Orrock)

Landscape with mallard ducks, 1874 (Watercolour)
7261292 Landscape with mallard ducks, 1874 (Watercolour) by Temple, Robert Scott (c.1850-1937); 32.5x49 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Study of a farmhouse, 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261623 Study of a farmhouse, 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 17.5x23 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Study of a farmhouse)

Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour)
7261544 Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Sydney (fl.1850-99); 31.3x48.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper)
7259576 The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper)
7259572 The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

The Farm Friends (oil on canvas)
XOU212543 The Farm Friends (oil on canvas) by Lepoittevin, Eugene Modeste Edmond (1806-70); 35x42.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: by Eugene Modeste Edmond Lepoittevin (1806-70))

The Farmyard (oil on canvas)
XIR162613 The Farmyard (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (studio of); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: by the studio of Francois Boucher (1703-70))

The Large Sheepfold, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR223201 The Large Sheepfold, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Jacque, Charles Emile (1813-94); 100x156 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Charles Emile Jacque (1813-94))

The Cottage (oil on canvas)
XIR229961 The Cottage (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; (add.info.: by Martin Drolling (1752-1817))

Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236779 Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augur, priest and official of ancient Rome)

The Farm, (oil on board)
1195797 The Farm, (oil on board) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 29.8x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Statues of a boy and goose, girl with dice. 1810 (engraving)
7234830 Statues of a boy and goose, girl with dice. 1810 (engraving) by Bouillon, Pierre (1776-1831); Private Collection; (add.info)

The poultry yard (colour litho)
6011017 The poultry yard (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poultry yard)

Illustration for Chantecler by Benjamin Rabier (colour litho)
6003438 Illustration for Chantecler by Benjamin Rabier (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

The historical procession of the Palio in Siena (colour litho)
2809027 The historical procession of the Palio in Siena (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The historical procession of the Palio in Siena)

The Outdoor Lesson, (pencil and watercolour)
652021 The Outdoor Lesson, (pencil and watercolour) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Outdoor Lesson)

Young Girl Feeding Chickens Outside a Cottage, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening)
659890 Young Girl Feeding Chickens Outside a Cottage, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Stannard

Page 25. The Great Lion Monkey;the Coote, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669998 Page 25. The Great Lion Monkey; the Coote, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Saucer, 9th century (polychrome lustre)
AME117790 Saucer, 9th century (polychrome lustre) by Iraqi School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Illustration for Chantecler by Benjamin Rabier (colour litho)
6003433 Illustration for Chantecler by Benjamin Rabier (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

British actress Isla Bevan holding an exotic goose, 1930 (b / w photo)
5854051 British actress Isla Bevan holding an exotic goose, 1930 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moonrise on Oise River (engraving)
1720516 Moonrise on Oise River (engraving) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78) (after); (add.info.: Moonrise on Oise river, France, engraving by Charles-Francois Daubigny (1817-1878))

Ducks and Green Peas, 1882 (oil on board)
704542 Ducks and Green Peas, 1882 (oil on board) by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 24.4x19.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Illustration for Chantecler by Benjamin Rabier (colour litho)
6003424 Illustration for Chantecler by Benjamin Rabier (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Childrens chicks (colour litho)
5198038 Childrens chicks (colour litho) by Robinson, Gordon (active early 20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens chicks)

The Christmas Hamper (engraving)
1622973 The Christmas Hamper (engraving) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Hamper. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1884)

Cochin China Fowls, 19th century
BAL16651 Cochin China Fowls, 19th century by Hickin, George (1821-85); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

The Poultry Market, 1885
BAL54083 The Poultry Market, 1885 by Deak Ebner, Lajos (1850-1934); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary

Still life based on Hunting, c. 1665-1701 (oil on canvas)
7240978 Still life based on Hunting, c.1665-1701 (oil on canvas) by Koninck, David de (1636-99); 94x130 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Chickens, Ducks and a Peacock by a Canal
BAL39348 Chickens, Ducks and a Peacock by a Canal by Hoffmann, Anton (1863-1938); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany

On the Water - Morning (colour litho)
7157281 On the Water - Morning (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Water - Morning)

Every cook praises his own broth (chromolitho)
7201719 Every cook praises his own broth (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every cook praises his own broth)

Hen, chicks, pigeons and doves (colour litho)
7185925 Hen, chicks, pigeons and doves (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hen, chicks, pigeons and doves)

Pigeons: Mr Wallaces Pigeon Loft (engraving)
7183917 Pigeons: Mr Wallaces Pigeon Loft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Wallaces Pigeon Loft)

La premiere becquee (engraving)
7199984 La premiere becquee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La premiere becquee)

Arms for Christmas Cheer (colour litho)
7150964 Arms for Christmas Cheer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Young girl tending a flock of geese (colour litho)
7148237 Young girl tending a flock of geese (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl tending a flock of geese.); © Look and Learn

Chicks hatching (coloured engraving)
7201024 Chicks hatching (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicks hatching)

Hen and chicks (colour litho)
7185932 Hen and chicks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hen and chicks. Illustration from Animal Pictures (Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, London)

Chickens (coloured engraving)
7201026 Chickens (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chickens. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre, Paris)

Dog guarding chickens from a fox (colour litho)
7157229 Dog guarding chickens from a fox (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog guarding chickens from a fox)

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"Poultry: A Journey Through Art and History" In the midst of Germany's famine, a ray of hope emerged with the arrival of millions of geese from Russia. The vibrant lithograph captures the anticipation and joy that these feathered creatures brought to the people. Amidst times of war, an intriguing lithograph showcases the singularity that exists within this chaotic realm. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of conflict, beauty can be found. Within the confines of a walled garden, an unexpected encounter takes place between a goose and a pet mandrill. This 1811 etching portrays both humor and curiosity as boundaries are crossed in this unlikely interaction. The mesmerizing oil on canvas painting titled "Merganser" transports us to nature's serene landscapes. Its intricate details bring forth admiration for these majestic birds and their graceful existence. Delving into history, we stumble upon an engraving from 1709 depicting cockfighting - "The Royall Pastime of Cocking. " This artwork provides insight into pastimes enjoyed by individuals who were passionate about this sport. An enchanting etching from 1811 unveils an extraordinary event where farm birds gather to elect a peacock as their king. Symbolizing elegance and regality, it highlights how animals too possess hierarchies within their communities. Nature's wonders continue to unfold through another etching capturing a turkey hen leading her chicks into the woods for an unconventional feast - ants. This depiction reminds us that survival often requires resourcefulness beyond our imagination. A rooster stumbles upon something precious in his barnyard but dismisses its value without realizing its true worth. This allegorical etching prompts reflection on missed opportunities due to lack of awareness or appreciation. Stepping away from avian subjects momentarily, we find ourselves immersed in "The Village Pond, " depicted delicately through watercolors spanning over six decades (1850-1913).