The Disobedient Children by Carl Jutz. A turkey hen stands on a sunlit riverbank watching several ducklings swim in the water and cluster near her feet.

The Disobedient Children

Carl Jutz

1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 19th-century scene of a watchful turkey hen and her brood of ducklings by a sun-dappled pond.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Kitchen · Guest Room
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1886 by German animal painter Carl Jutz, this endearing work captures a playful narrative moment between a turkey hen and a group of ducklings. The artist's mastery of texture is evident in the detailed rendering of feathers, the translucent water, and the lush riverside foliage, creating a timeless piece of rural portraiture that brings warmth to any space.