The image displays 'Chickens Feeding on the Farm, 1898,' a watercolor on paper by Canadian artist William Brymner (1855-1925). The piece is signed and dated on the bottom right, with...
The image displays "Chickens Feeding on the Farm, 1898," a watercolor on paper by Canadian artist William Brymner (1855-1925). The piece is signed and dated on the bottom right, with dimensions of 9.75 x 13.5 inches. It is protected by museum glass.
This pastoral scene captures the simple charm of farm life at the turn of the 20th century. A cluster of farm buildings with thatched roofs and white walls occupies the midground, with a vibrant green field stretching out in the foreground where chickens can be seen feeding. The artist has skillfully used watercolors to create a soft, diffused light that gives the scene an idyllic, timeless quality.
Brymner's attention to detail can be seen in the varied textures from the thatch on the roofs to the feathers on the chickens and the lushness of the grass. The background is composed of a soft, pale sky that contrasts with the earthy tones of the farm buildings and the greenery, completing a peaceful rural composition. The provenance of the painting includes Consignor Canadian Fine Art.