Hünerträmer (Poultry Seller)
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hünerträmer (Poultry Seller) is a 1775 ink by Friedrich August Brand, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a person sitting on a low stool, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a loose coat. They’re holding a live chicken in one hand while reaching into a basket of feathers and birds. Behind them, a cloth-covered cage leans against the stool, and a basket of more feathers sits on the ground. The person looks focused, maybe sorting or selling the birds. The title at the bottom calls this a "Hünerträmer," which means "poultry seller." The artist used fine lines and shading to give the scene texture, making the feathers and fabric look almost real. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
Friedrich August Brand (1775–1775) was an artist.
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