-Hen on Nest- still bank c. 1900

This anonymously created ‘Hen on Nest’ still bank, reminds us of how the domestic sphere was often feminized and linked to ideas of nurture, care, and economic stability. The artist presents an alternative narrative that emphasizes the role of the female as a guardian of savings. The choice of a hen, an animal associated with motherhood and domesticity, is quite pointed. Typically, we might find images that reflect an idea of women being financially dependent, but here, the hen literally nests on the family's wealth. Consider how the artist has merged the symbolic with the practical, creating an object that challenges traditional gender roles, subtly celebrating female economic agency within the home. What is the impact of visualizing traditional representation of women?