The Hen Picture by Johan Pasch. A group of hens and a rooster are depicted with the realistic portrait heads of women in powdered wigs.

The Hen Picture

Johan Pasch

1747 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A whimsical Rococo masterpiece depicting courtly ladies-in-waiting as hens in a satirical and elegant group portrait.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with rich warm-brown color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Johan Pasch’s 'The Hen Picture' from 1747 is a celebrated example of Rococo satire within the Swedish court. The painting depicts six ladies-in-waiting, including Ulrica Catharina Strömberg, as birds, capturing a moment of aristocratic humor through sophisticated technique and a luminous palette.