Hens Collection (#3)

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

The Norway Hotel, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 1905 or 1906
The Norway Hotel with a Criddle & Smith, Cabinet Makers of Truro and Penzance, horse drawn van on the left. A group of people are standing at the front

Crevecoeur fowls and Japanese bantams...at the Crystal Palace, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
Crevecoeur fowls and Japanese bantams from the summer exhibition of poultry, pigeons, and rabbits at the Crystal Palace, 1862

Farm in Lower Austria, 1914. Creator: Eduard Ameseder
Farm in Lower Austria, 1914

Farm Chicken
Little Dean

Picture No. 12478674
Sussex chicken looking for egg Date:

Picture No. 12019450
Group of chickens and a hen house. Date:

Hen feeding
Fadhel Almutaghawi

Corning Egg Farm, Bound Brook, New Jersey, USA early 1900s

WW2 Birthday Card, No Time For Spivs
A WW2 birthday greetings card, We've no time for SPIVS of course - but I've always time to send good wishes for your birthday!

WW2 Birthday Card, We Work Or Want!
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows four hens laying eggs. Date: circa 1940s

Cottages and church at Steventon, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Thatched cottage near Looe, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

The Two Astonished Hens
A series of illustrations which tell a quick story of two hens, both of which are about to lay their eggs, however one rolls down a plank towards the other

Lever De Lune, Moonrise
A landscape painting showing a peaceful moonrise, which is reflected in the calm waters of a river bend, with leafless trees forming the far edge. Date: circa 1916

Peace
This oil painting showcases a trio of hens, coloured black, white and brown, pecking away at the grass. Date: circa 1918

Peasant couple on the market, 1519 (engraving)
7414918 Peasant couple on the market, 1519 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.6--7.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

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A Town Gate in Leerdam, c. 1868-70 (oil on canvas)
7414914 A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-70 (oil on canvas) by Weissenbruch, Jan (1822-80); 77--104 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Jan Weissenbruch)

Villefranche, 1892 (oil on board)
2909416 Villefranche, 1892 (oil on board) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 39.1x32.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Five chicks, 1900-36 (colour woodcut)
7411802 Five chicks, 1900-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 47--42.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

Chicken and Rooster, 1900-36 (colour woodcut)
7411801 Chicken and Rooster, 1900-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 24.1--25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

Earthly paradise, 1568-1576, (painting)
7129336 Earthly paradise, 1568-1576, (painting) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Earthly paradise, 1568-1576, Jacopo da Ponte)

The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket
531721 The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket. Milkmaid waits, holding yoke on which buckets carried. Hay loft: Lantern: hens

The Garden (pencil & w/c on board)
1214238 The Garden (pencil & w/c on board) by Robertson, David T. (1880-1952); 39.2 x55.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: In the early years of the twentieth century)

Cows, cockerel, hens and rabbit by Edwin Bottomley

USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Hens and chicks succulent plant close-up. Date: 18-06-2021

A Cock and Hens (oil on panel)
LAF470992 A Cock and Hens (oil on panel) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); 48x45.1 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving)
7315358 Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: Zoology lesson: birds - Engraved wood extracted from Hortus sanitatis)

Renard, 1850 (engraving)
7312407 Renard, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Renard in "Alphabet du Jardin des Plantes", by Mrs)

W X Y Z: Wheat, Whitey, Banknote, Farmyard, Zachary, 1870 (illustration)
7309617 W X Y Z: Wheat, Whitey, Banknote, Farmyard, Zachary, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23

From Sevilla in Spain, 1882 (oil on wood)
7305528 From Sevilla in Spain, 1882 (oil on wood) by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 31.5x46 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Christian Eriksen Skredsvig (1854-1924))

Capital letter Y decorated with plant and poultry motifs. 1880 (Illustration)
7309418 Capital letter Y decorated with plant and poultry motifs. 1880 (Illustration) by Habert-Dys, Jules Auguste (1850-1930); 20 x 14

A chicken in front of an egg that has just hatched. " Good morning", 1936 (illustration)
7309635 A chicken in front of an egg that has just hatched." Good morning", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

E F G H: Eggs, Fowls, Goat, Horse, 1870 (illustration)
7309597 E F G H: Eggs, Fowls, Goat, Horse, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "Aunt Louisa's wee wee stories")

Y: Y Stands for our Farm-yard, where Chicks Love to Feed On the Oats, and the Barley, and Other Good Seed
7309620 Y: Y Stands for our Farm-yard, where Chicks Love to Feed On the Oats, and the Barley, and Other Good Seed.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

F: F are the Fowls: the hens and the cocks. Take Care, My Fine Birdies, Beware of the Fox. 1870 (illustration)
7309599 F: F are the Fowls: the hens and the cocks. Take Care, My Fine Birdies, Beware of the Fox. 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

B: B for the Bees, that fly out here and there, and bring to the hives the sweet honey with care. 1870 (illustration)
7309594 B: B for the Bees, that fly out here and there, and bring to the hives the sweet honey with care.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

Grandmother showing the baby the freshly hatched chicks, chickens, in the garden, 1880, Germany
7279007 Grandmother showing the baby the freshly hatched chicks, chickens, in the garden, 1880, Germany by Unknown Artist

A farmer attacked by gypsies (colour litho)
2795996 A farmer attacked by gypsies (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farmer attacked by gypsies. Une fermiere attaquee par des Bohemiennes)

Theophile Delcasse, 1904 (colour litho)
1731004 Theophile Delcasse, 1904 (colour litho) by Sirat, Joseph (1869-1937); (add.info.: Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923) French minister for foreign affairs (1898-1905)

A peacock chosen king of the farm birds. 1811 (etching)
7235828 A peacock chosen king of the farm birds. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A peacock displays his tail feathers in front of a barnyard of birds)

A rooster finds a precious jewel in a barnyard but discards it. 1811 (etching)
7235858 A rooster finds a precious jewel in a barnyard but discards it. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A rooster finds a precious jewel in a barnyard but discards it)

Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour)
7261544 Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Sydney (fl.1850-99); 31.3x48.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper)
7259576 The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper)
7259572 The Garden, November 1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

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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.