Coq de ferme; race commune.; from Magasin Pittoresque 1848 - 1864

"Coq de ferme; race commune" is a lithograph by French artist Charles Jacque, created between 1848 and 1864. Jacque, known for his meticulous depictions of animals, particularly farm animals, captured a common rooster in this detailed illustration. The piece, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Jacque's ability to blend realism with a hint of romanticism, as he portrays the rooster with a sense of nobility and individual character. The lithograph was originally published in the popular French periodical "Magasin Pittoresque," demonstrating its potential to reach a wide audience.