‘Hens and Chicks in the Farmyard’
Signed Anna Kerekes (b. 1928)
A charming and carefully detailed farmyard study depicting two hens tending to their young chicks beside the stable door. Kerekes draws attention to the delicate texture of feathers, from the warm russet tones of the foreground hen to the soft white plumage that recedes into shadow. The composition is animated by the lively contrast between the protective posture of the mother hen and the tentative movements of the chicks exploring the straw-scattered ground. Painted with a balanced palette and crisp naturalistic highlights, it captures the quiet affection of rural life.
Medium & Support: Oil on board.
Frame: Ornate gilt frame in a Rococo style, with floral scrolling; wear and small losses to the frame consistent with age.
Condition: Excellent overall condition. The surface is clean, colours vivid, and the paint layer stable and well preserved. The frame is also in immaculate condition, providing a high-quality, ready-to-hang presentation.
Signature: Signed Kerekes A. lower left.
Dimensions:
Board: 23 × 28.5 cm
Framed: approx. 40 × 34 cm
Notes: A lively and endearing example of Kerekes’ animal studies, prized for their warmth, precision, and decorative appeal.