Farmyard Fowls c. 1827

"Farmyard Fowls," a painting by John James Audubon, renowned for his bird illustrations, depicts a rooster and two hens in a natural setting. The rooster, with its striking plumage, dominates the scene, while the hens are portrayed in a more subdued manner. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the birds' feathers and textures makes the painting a testament to his mastery of animal portraiture. This realistic portrayal, likely inspired by Audubon's own observations, exemplifies his contribution to the development of ornithological art in the 19th century.