Artwork
Hens and Chicks
Hens and Chicks is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist John Linnell. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center to lower right in brown ink: JL; by later hands on backing paper in graphite: Bee / 7441A
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Overview
Hens and Chicks is a drawing created by John Linnell in 1837 using pen and brown ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a group of hens and chicks, rendered in simple lines that effectively convey the birds' forms.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of pen and brown ink showcases their skill with basic tools, employing confident and legible lines to create the composition. The technique of cross-hatching is evident in the work.
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