Kanan ja ankan poikasia sekä vaaniva korppi, kopio Jacomo Victorsin mukaan
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
In this painting, a chicken is prominently featured, surrounded by a group of chicks. The chicken appears to be standing in front of a dark, wooden structure, possibly a barn or a coop. The chicks are scattered around the chicken, some of them pecking at the ground. The painting also depicts a crow perched on top of the structure, looking down at the chicken and chicks. The crow's presence adds a sense of tension to the scene, as if it is waiting for an opportunity to strike. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of rustic simplicity, with the focus on the everyday life of farm animals. The use of earthy tones and muted colors adds to the sense of realism and authenticity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Swertschkoff, Wladimir.