Fighting Cocks
1902
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
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Artist
Piet van Engelen
Piet van Engelen (1863–1924) was an artist, born in Lier.
See the richer artist page1902
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Dominant colour
Fighting Cocks is a 1902 oil by Piet van Engelen, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Chicken, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
The painting depicts a lively scene of chickens and turkeys in a barnyard setting. The birds are shown in various poses, with some standing upright and others lying on the ground. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the textures and feathers of the birds. In the foreground, a large turkey is prominently displayed, its feathers ruffled and its beak open as if it is about to attack. The background of the painting is dark and muted, which helps to highlight the colors and textures of the birds. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the turkey. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Piet van Engelen (1863–1924) was an artist, born in Lier.
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