Rooster, Hen, and Chicks
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Rooster, Hen, and Chicks is a 1884 by Shibata Zeshin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a bold black rooster with a bright red comb and wattles, standing over three fluffy yellow chicks. The rooster’s feathers are dark and textured, while the chicks huddle close together under its wing. The background is mostly plain, letting the birds stand out clearly. The artist used simple, strong brushstrokes to show the rooster’s feathers and the chicks’ soft fuzz. Notice how the red comb pops against the black and yellow—it’s a small but striking detail. If you like this style, look up Shibata Zeshin next.
