Hens Collection (#7)

The Flock (chromolitho)
729350 The Flock (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flock - Engraving after an original artwork by A Norway)

Woolsthorpe, Grantham, birthplace of Isaac Newton
USH57424 Woolsthorpe, Grantham, birthplace of Isaac Newton by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Lincolnshire County Council, Usher Gallery, Lincoln, UK; eUsher Gallery; English, out of copyright

Barn Door Fowl (Rhode Island Reds), 1860 (oil on board)
PNH353903 Barn Door Fowl (Rhode Island Reds), 1860 (oil on board) by Huggins, William (1820-84); 28.5x39 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

"Mouth of the Saigon River", illustration from a Visit to Saigon
DGC418680 " Mouth of the Saigon River", illustration from a Visit to Saigon by Walter Rose, published in Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

Three Horses with Pigs (oil on canvas)
1128460 Three Horses with Pigs (oil on canvas) by Herring Jnr, John Frederick (1815-1907); 30x40 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Easter card with chickens (colour litho)
3091283 Easter card with chickens (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter card with chickens. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le bain (colour litho)
3095702 Le bain (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bain. Illustration for Imagier de L Enfance, La Maison (L Martinet)

Roman Augurs (engraving)
654049 Roman Augurs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Augurs. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier (1890)

Illustration for the poem The Tale of the Golden Cockerel
STC149886 Illustration for the poem The Tale of the Golden Cockerel by Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) (hand coloured litho) by Bilibin

A Son of His Father (oil on canvas)
CH204294 A Son of His Father (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Horse and foal, sheep and hens (colour litho)
6001194 Horse and foal, sheep and hens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse and foal, sheep and hens)

Domesticated and wild animals (coloured engraving)
5998818 Domesticated and wild animals (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domesticated and wild animals)

The world upside down, an imaginary land: turkeys and chickens plucking the cooker
ELD4837645 The world upside down, an imaginary land: turkeys and chickens plucking the cooker - Epinal picture, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Pandon Dene (w / c on paper)
1213545 Pandon Dene (w/c on paper) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Cows and chilckens, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
3088263 Cows and chilckens, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Fisher, Mark (1841-1923); 33x33 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Wash Day, c. 1890 (oil on academy board)
3588466 Wash Day, c.1890 (oil on academy board) by Walker, William Aiken (1838-1921); 13.3x29.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

Weaning the Calf, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3576966 Weaning the Calf, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 61.3x97.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

The Cock and the Jewel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504374 The Cock and the Jewel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

One hundred chickens in freedom (Colour Litho)
2778337 One hundred chickens in freedom (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hundred chickens on the loose)

The King Drinks (oil on panel)
CH451404 The King Drinks (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81) (workshop of); 68.2x103.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Farmhouse in Sorrento (oil on canvas)
703005 Farmhouse in Sorrento (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Cat and the Fiddle, illustration from Hey Diddle Diddle and Bye
STC340840 The Cat and the Fiddle, illustration from Hey Diddle Diddle and Bye, Baby Bunting, 1882 (coloured engraving) by Caldecott

Fountain in a Provencal Village (oil on canvas)
CH402366 Fountain in a Provencal Village (oil on canvas) by La Thangue, Henry Herbert (1859-1929); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Netley Farm, Shere, Surrey, 1878 (w / c with scratching out on paper)
CH401650 Netley Farm, Shere, Surrey, 1878 (w/c with scratching out on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 21.1x19 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Farmyard fowls with pigeons (oil on canvas)
351290 Farmyard fowls with pigeons (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Wedding feast in the Salzkammergut, Austria (engraving)
6001391 Wedding feast in the Salzkammergut, Austria (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding feast in the Salzkammergut, Austria)

The Four Elements: Air, 1570 (oil on canvas)
991409 The Four Elements: Air, 1570 (oil on canvas) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 158A--216 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Nativite (oil on canvas)
4052475 Nativite(oil on canvas) by Francois, Guy (1578-1650); 114.5x89.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Our Cook Room, c. 1858 (lithograph)
3744548 Our Cook Room, c.1858 (lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From " Curry & Rice" on forty plates; or)

Chickens startled by a horse-drawn wagon (colour litho)
5226626 Chickens startled by a horse-drawn wagon (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chickens startled by a horse-drawn wagon)

The Wheelbarrow, 1871 (w / c on paper)
996113 The Wheelbarrow, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Fowler, Daniel (1810-94); 24.2x33.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Bequest of Dr. John G. Lee, 1955

Poule Noire, frontispiece, The Red Dragon (litho)
876404 Poule Noire, frontispiece, The Red Dragon (litho) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Cocks and hens (coloured engraving)
1090882 Cocks and hens (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocks and hens)

Snow at Stockton Allotments. 1971

Snow at Stockton Allotments. County Durham, 1971

Gamekeeper seen here checking the hen house. 1959

Charlie the fox is not concerned at all about sharing a hens roosting pen. Here he is tucked up with his friend. 18th March 1955

Chicken and Alsatian dog share a bowl of food. September 1977

A young chicken eating a boiled egg. 26th January 1983

A Cockerel standing on a table next to a bowl of cornflakes, a glass of orange juice, a rack of toast and a carnation in a bottle vase. 3rd March 1993

April Fools joke: Charlie the chickpanzee Two little chicks sitting in hay with a monkey coming out of an egg. April 1991

A Hen with an egg at its feet October 1976

Farmyard Fowls, c. 1827. Creator: John James Audubon
Farmyard Fowls, c. 1827

The Cottage Dooryard, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Cottage Dooryard, 1673

The Cock and the Precious Stone, from Aesops Fables, ca. 1760. Creator: James Kirk
The Cock and the Precious Stone, from Aesops Fables, ca. 1760

Rooster and Hens, 1864. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Rooster and Hens, 1864

Visit to a Farm - The Roost, from "Le Magasin Pittoresque", ca. 1852
Visit to a Farm - The Roost, from " Le Magasin Pittoresque", ca. 1852. [Visite dans une ferme - Le juchoir]

Petits, petits!!, 1864. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Petits, petits!!, 1864

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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.