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A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855. Creator: Georg Decker
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A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855. Creator: Georg Decker
A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855
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1850s Art Movement Austrian Gallery Belvedere Basket Belvedere Biedermeier Cattle Chicken Chore Chores Classicism Cock Cockerel Daily Life Farm Farm Animal Farm Animals Farmhouse Farmyard Feeding Headscarf Hungarian Hungary Livestock Pastel Pastel On Paper Pigeon Realist Rooster Skirt Style Teenage Teenager Teenagers Teens Trough Water Trough Artistic Movement Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Head Dress Headgear Realism
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A Girl Feeding Chickens and Pigeons, around 1850/1855, by Georg Decker This evocative pastel drawing by Austrian artist Georg Decker captures the idyllic scene of a young girl engaged in the simple pleasures of rural life. Dressed in traditional Biedermeier attire, complete with a voluminous dress, headdress, and headscarf, she stands in a farmyard surrounded by a charming array of buildings and livestock. The girl's gentle, focused expression as she feeds chickens and pigeons from a woven basket invites us to reflect on the timeless beauty of daily life in the 1850s. The drawing is a testament to the artistic movements of the time, including classicism, realism, and regionalism. The meticulous attention to detail in the clothing, the textures of the buildings, and the realistic portrayal of the chickens and pigeons all contribute to a vivid and immersive experience. The use of pastel on paper adds a soft, dreamlike quality to the image, further emphasizing the sense of tranquility and nostalgia. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quaint farmhouse and a series of buildings, suggesting a sense of community and belonging. The presence of cattle in the background adds to the bucolic atmosphere, reinforcing the idea of a self-sufficient farm. The girl's connection to the land and her animals is palpable, and her simple, unassuming demeanor invites us to appreciate the beauty and grace of the natural world. This work of art, created by Georg Decker around 1850/1855, is a treasure of European heritage and a reminder of the simple joys and pleasures of rural life in the 19th century.
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