Kraaiende haan met kippen in een hok 1872

This etching by Dutch artist Jan Gerard Smits, created in 1872, depicts a rooster and several hens in a coop. The artist's keen attention to detail captures the texture of feathers and the straw on the coop floor. The rooster stands proudly in the foreground, its comb raised, while the hens gather around a broken bowl. The composition is balanced, creating a sense of tranquility in the scene. Smits was known for his animal studies, and this work reflects his skill in portraying the beauty and grace of everyday creatures. The print is a small and intimate depiction of farmyard life, reminiscent of the Dutch tradition of animal studies in art.