Who painted Poultry Man (small plate)?

Poultry Man (small plate) was painted by George Overbury Hart in 1925.

Where can I see Poultry Man (small plate)?

Poultry Man (small plate) is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Poultry Man (small plate)

George Overbury Hart , 1925

Poultry Man (small plate) is an ink print by George Overbury Hart. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Poultry Man (small plate) is an etching produced in 1925 by the British printmaker George Overbury Hart. Executed on a modestly sized plate, the work presents a quiet rural tableau rendered in the fine lines and tonal variations characteristic of the medium.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a kneeling man in a cap cradling a chicken, his back turned to a low wire fence. Opposite him, a woman sits with her hands raised, suggesting a gesture of communication or instruction. Beyond the fence, ducks can be seen, situating the scene on a farmyard and emphasizing everyday agricultural activity.

Technique & Style

Hart employs traditional intaglio etching, incising the image into a metal plate and printing it onto paper. The method allows for delicate line work and subtle shading, giving the figures a textured presence and a sense of depth that conveys the tactile quality of the rural setting.

Context

Created in the interwar period, the print reflects a broader interest among British artists in documenting rural life and labor. While specific ownership history is not recorded, the work is catalogued among Hart’s prints and remains a representative example of his engagement with everyday subjects through printmaking.