Domestic Cock, Hens, and Chicks by Francis Barlow. A group of poultry, including a large reddish-brown rooster, several hens, and small chicks, gathered in a barnyard setting near a straw nest.

Domestic Cock, Hens, and Chicks

Francis Barlow

1655 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 17th-century animal study depicting a family of poultry in a warm, rustic palette.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Dining Room · Kitchen · Entryway
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created by Francis Barlow around 1655, this oil on canvas is a classic example of early British animal painting. Barlow, often considered the father of the genre in England, captures the textures of feathers and straw with naturalist precision, set against an atmospheric sky and rustic architectural elements.

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