Hens in a Box By Lucinda Holland

An acrylic on canvas portrait of two poultry hens seated in a wooden box, central perspective in Trompe L’oeil style. The – almost comical – expressions on the hens is a focal point of the piece as well as the three dimensional aspect achieved via the highly detailed style of painting. The original art piece highlights how humans instinctively interpret and assign meaning to the expressions of animals and in doing so evokes humour and joy in the viewer. This piece would be perfect for a farmhouse kitchen, adding a touch of the outdoors to the indoor space.