Silkies by Mori Sosen. A grouping of black and white silkie chickens with fluffy, fur-like feathers standing on a golden-brown silk background.

Silkies

Mori Sosen

1776 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 18th-century Japanese study of silkie chickens, celebrated for their delicate, downy plumage.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm gilded notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Aged gold, Olive green, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1776 by the Edo-period master Mori Sosen, this work captures the unique textures of silkie chickens with remarkable precision. Known primarily for his animal studies, Sosen utilizes a warm, neutral silk ground to emphasize the contrast between the dark and light birds, making it a sophisticated addition to traditional and heritage-inspired spaces.