En selskabelig sammenkomst 1830 - 1896

Franz Wilhelm Obermann created this artwork whose title translates to 'A Social Gathering'. At its center, we find a child pointing at a rooster, a symbol that struts through the ages. The rooster, a harbinger of dawn, has crowed in art and myth since ancient times. Often, it is a symbol of vigilance, courage, and even lust. Yet, here, the child's pointing finger suggests a different interpretation. Is it an invitation, a challenge, or perhaps a scolding? Consider how the rooster has been depicted in various cultures. Sometimes it is a symbol of pride, other times, a warning against arrogance. Like a recurring dream, this motif resurfaces, each time tinged with new meaning, shaped by the collective unconscious of its era. The image captivates us with its domesticity and timeless symbolism. The cat, the child, the rooster—each a player in the theater of life, their roles ever shifting, their presence eternally resonant.