Description

This intimate watercolour composition captures two juvenile chickens perched on a fallen tree branch, rendered with delicate brushwork and a keen sensitivity to texture and light. The upright bird, alert and poised, contrasts gently with its reclining companion, evoking a quiet moment of repose in nature. Feathers shimmer in warm tones of ochre, sienna, and soft white, layered with fine strokes that suggest both softness and vitality. The background—a muted wash of earthy hues—offers atmospheric depth without distraction, allowing the subjects to emerge with quiet clarity. The artist’s signature in red, accompanied by the year, anchors the work in time while preserving its timeless pastoral charm.