Artwork
The King of the Poultry Yard
The King of the Poultry Yard is an oil painting by the Realist artist Charles Verlat. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
The King of the Poultry Yard is a 1857 oil painting by Belgian artist Charles Verlat, known for his diverse artistic output including animal paintings, portraits, and Orientalist works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a majestic rooster surrounded by smaller, less colorful chickens, suggesting its dominance within the group. The rooster's prominent red comb and elaborate plumage underscore its status as the leader.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style characteristic of the Realist movement, the painting showcases Verlat's attention to detail and ability to capture vivid colors, particularly in the rooster's plumage and comb.
History & Provenance
The King of the Poultry Yard is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, reflecting its significance within Verlat's oeuvre and the broader context of 19th-century Belgian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Verlat or Karel Verlat (25 November 1824 – 23 October 1890) was a Belgian painter, watercolorist, engraver (printmaker), art educator and director of the Antwerp Academy.
