The Hen

This original mixed media painting portrays a hen inspired by the small 4H farms and children’s animal parks found throughout Sweden. The calm presence of the bird reflects the simple pleasure of meeting hens wandering freely among visitors, turning an everyday encounter into a quiet moment of connection with nature. A combination of acrylic, colored pencils and genuine gold leaf creates a contrast between the textured, matte surface and luminous golden details. The gold leaf catches the light and changes subtly with the viewing angle, adding a delicate shimmer to the composition. Presented with a white passepartout and gold frame, this original artwork brings a warm touch of Swedish countryside character into the home. • Materials: Mixed media — acrylic, colored pencils and genuine gold leaf on acid-free fine art paper with linen texture • Image area with passepartout: approx. 20 × 30 cm • Mat (Passepartout): White • Frame: Gold frame with acrylic glass • Frame size: approx. 33 × 43 cm