Crowing cock
1897
This giant rooster isn't just waking up the farm; he's announcing himself to the whole valley! German artist Fritz Boehle created this scene in 1897, using scratchy, energetic lines that make the bird look rugged and full of attitude as he crows from his wooden perch. He stands like a king surveying his kingdom, with a tiny church spire in the background showing just how vast the rolling countryside is. Boehle was famous for his love of rural peasant life, and this piece perfectly captures the sturdy, no-nonsense spirit of a farmyard guardian.
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