The artwork titled “The Cock and the Hen” by Pierre Bonnard, executed using the brush medium, hails from the Post-Impressionism art movement. Falling within the genre of “sketch and study”, this piece exemplifies Bonnard’s exploration of form and composition through minimalistic yet expressive brush strokes.
The artwork features a simplistic yet evocative depiction of a cock and a hen. The cock is positioned at the top, rendered in swift, confident strokes that capture its unmistakable form, stance, and dynamic plumage. Below, the hen’s figure is similarly portrayed with a sense of fluidity and succinctness, highlighting Bonnard’s ability to convey life and movement with minimal detail. The overall simplicity and sparseness of the lines emphasize the essence of the subjects, mirroring the Post-Impressionist emphasis on emotional expression over meticulous realism.
