Oil Painting, Landscape with Hens, by Jean Maurice Thibon, 1875-1900
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Artifact Overview
Chickens come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, as represented in this French genre painting. They scratch the dirt in search of worms and bugs for protein and seeds that add calories to their diets. Dust baths help them ward off lice and other pests. Nineteenth-century farm families kept flocks like this in and around barnyards as a source of protein-rich eggs.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Painting (Visual work)
Date Made
1875-1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.236.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Canvas
Oil paint (Paint)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 15.25 in
Width: 18.375 in
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