Hens Collection (#2)

Chickens and Goats by a Barn Door, 1916 (oil on canvas)
CH402139 Chickens and Goats by a Barn Door, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 27.9x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The bantams used to take most unwarrantable liberties with him (colour litho)
8644878 The bantams used to take most unwarrantable liberties with him (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oh you chicken (colour litho)
8635526 Oh you chicken (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh you chicken. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Henry IV, King of France (coloured engraving)
8672815 Henry IV, King of France (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV)

Pigeons and Chickens, 1934 (oil on canvas)
CH402138 Pigeons and Chickens, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 28x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

King of the Poultry Yard (colour litho)
8641607 King of the Poultry Yard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King of the Poultry Yard. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Chaudfroid of Cutlets; Chaudfroid of Chicken; Chartreuse of Pheasant (colour litho)
8642447 Chaudfroid of Cutlets; Chaudfroid of Chicken; Chartreuse of Pheasant (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How's eggs this morning? (colour litho)
8656888 How's eggs this morning? (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: How's eggs this morning? Male and female chicken with a basket of eggs)

The finished simnel cake (b/w photo)
8657649 The finished simnel cake (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The finished simnel cake)

Farmyard Scene, 1918 (oil)
BAL13726 Farmyard Scene, 1918 (oil) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edgar Hunt); Roy Miles Fine Paintings

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630742 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching)
7341768 Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 34.2x23.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638761 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

What an outcry animals would make if they could only read! (engraving)
8672773 What an outcry animals would make if they could only read! (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catfish, Cattle, Cedar, Cellar, Chain-pump, Chain-shot, Chamois, Cherry, Cherub, Chestnut, Chicken
8650039 Catfish, Cattle, Cedar, Cellar, Chain-pump, Chain-shot, Chamois, Cherry, Cherub, Chestnut, Chicken, Children (engraving) by German School

The first brood (colour litho)
8641610 The first brood (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first brood. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn

A Happy Mother (colour litho)
8641603 A Happy Mother (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Happy Mother. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn

A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady (engraving)
8634812 A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady)

A hot entree for dinner (b/w photo)
8657667 A hot entree for dinner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hot entree for dinner)

Chickens, Pigeons and Doves
5984058 Chickens, Pigeons and Doves by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); Private Collection

The schoolteacher chicken, satirical drawing, 1915 (postcard)
DUV4712383 The schoolteacher chicken, satirical drawing, 1915 (postcard); 9x14 cm; (add.info.: De onderwijskip, Uitgave van H.A)

Letters D E and F. The degel, the exhibition and the farmer, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4197672 Letters D E and F. The degel, the exhibition and the farmer, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Fun Alphabet"Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson (Pont a Mousson)

Pair of Farmyard Scenes, 1945 (oil)
BAL13727 Pair of Farmyard Scenes, 1945 (oil) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edgar Hunt); Roy Miles Fine Paintings

Mistaken affection (engraving)
8636574 Mistaken affection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistaken affection. Illustration for Chatterbox (1878).); © Look and Learn

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638748 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunday morning (colour litho)
8656890 Sunday morning (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday morning. Family of chickens out for a walk)

For the dinner menu (b/w photo)
8657634 For the dinner menu (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the dinner menu)

A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas)
XOS5880800 A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); 164.5x193 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Cockerel and the Pallet (chromolitho)
8663997 The Cockerel and the Pallet (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cockerel and the Pallet)

Land Girl, World War II (litho)
8664051 Land Girl, World War II (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land Girl, World War II)

Farmyard Scene, 1911 (oil on canvas)
BON65234 Farmyard Scene, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 19x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: (for pair see 65235)); Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Prize pigeons and poultry at Bingley Hall, Birmingham, 1864. Creator: Harrison Weir
excellence, and with no less than 300 pigeon and 1677 poultry entries...Our pigeon group...begins with Mr. Shaw's German Letz, which won in class 124

Prize birds at the Poultry and Pigeon Show recently held at Birmingham, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize birds at the Poultry and Pigeon Show recently held at Birmingham, 1862....no less than 1364 entries of poultry and 232 of pigeons came to this great feathered congress...Mr. T. H. D

Rooster and three chickens in a snowy landscape with a branch of holly, 1906. Creator: Jan C Van der Ven
Rooster and three chickens in a snowy landscape with a branch of holly, 1906

Stable interior. Creator: Govert Dircksz. Camphuysen
Stable interior, Unknown date

The Gate. From A Home (26 watercolours). Creator: Carl Larsson
The Gate. From A Home (26 watercolours), Unknown date

Interior of a Stable, 1895. Creator: Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch
Interior of a Stable, 1895

Feeding Chickens, 1866. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Feeding Chickens, 1866

A Rooster with Hens and Chicks, 1855. Creator: Albertus Verhoesen
A Rooster with Hens and Chicks, 1855

The Home of a Hunter, 1826. Creator: Henri Voordecker
The Home of a Hunter, 1826

The Egg Girl. Creator: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
The Egg Girl. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Une erreur excusable, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une erreur excusable, 19th century. Woman in a large crinoline dress. An understandable mistake. Chickens believing they have found the coop where they spent their youth

A Horse Bound to a Feeding Trough, 1651. Creator: Dirck Stoop
A Horse Bound to a Feeding Trough, 1651

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 26, 1891, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 26, 1891, 1891. Business First, Pleasure Afterwards. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Pictures of the Year - IX. "In A Fix", after Alfred W Strutt, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - IX. "In A Fix", after Alfred W Strutt, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Poultry Seller, 1847. Creator: Schendel, Petrus van (1806-1870)
The Poultry Seller, 1847. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

Rehabilitation clients, five miles outside Phoenix, Arizona, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rehabilitation clients. Five miles outside Phoenix, Arizona. Five hundred dollar loan for poultry (considered a good loan)

Exhibition of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Agricultural Association...1850. Creator: Harrison Weir
Exhibition of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Agricultural Association - Silver-Spangled Hamburg Fowls - First Prize; Poland Fowls - First Prize and Extra Silver Medal, 1850

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"Feeding the Hens: A Sustainable Approach to Kitchen Scraps" In this captivating poster, we are reminded of the importance of saving kitchen scraps to feed our beloved hens. The image, numbered 11768877, showcases a delightful group of brown hens in their free-range habitat. These domestic chickens belong to the Wyandotte Silver Laced breed and can be found in Essex, UK. As we admire the intricate feather detail on these beautiful birds, it becomes evident that they are not alone. Among them stands a proud rooster, surrounded by his loyal hens. Their unity is heartwarming and reminds us of the strong bond within chicken communities. Moving on from one breed to another, we encounter Nagasaki domestic chickens. These unique creatures bring diversity and charm to any flock with their distinct characteristics. Similarly intriguing are the "Bearded of Antwerp" breed - an enchanting sight for poultry enthusiasts. The connection between humans and chickens is also highlighted through a heartwarming picture featuring two girls with their cherished feathery friends. This tender moment captures the joy that comes from nurturing these animals and forming lasting bonds with them. Transporting us across continents, we find ourselves immersed in a street scene in Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, South Wales – where life intertwines harmoniously with nature's creations. Here lies evidence that raising chickens can seamlessly blend into everyday life while adding vibrancy to our surroundings. Lastly, we encounter a Sussex Chicken captured within studio walls as it curiously gazes at a fried egg before it underwent digital manipulation – removing its bottom portion for artistic purposes perhaps? Through this collection of images showcasing various aspects of hen-keeping and appreciation for these remarkable creatures' beauty and companionship emerges vividly. Whether it's feeding them kitchen scraps or marveling at their feathered intricacies - let's celebrate hens as integral members of our lives.