Canvas Print : Cock, Hen in Bed
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cock, Hen in Bed
A cock and a hen breakfast in bed : their meal includes eggs, can they be cannibals ?
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Media ID 4340740
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10136285
Breakfast Cannibals Cock Eggs Humans Includes Meal
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the whimsical charm of 'Cock, Hen in Bed' into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This delightful image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the playful moment of a rooster and hen enjoying a breakfast in bed - but can these feathered friends be cannibals? Add this intriguing conversation starter to your decor and let the speculation begin. Our premium canvas prints are carefully crafted using high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the artwork to life. Order now and transform your space into a gallery-worthy haven."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Cock and Hen's Surprising Breakfast in Bed, 1908 This intriguing image, titled "A Cock and Hen in Bed," depicts an unusual scene from the natural world. The photograph, taken in 1908, captures the moment as a rooster and a hen share a cozy bed, surrounded by an assortment of eggs. The historical context of this print raises some intriguing questions: were these birds enjoying a leisurely breakfast, or was something more sinister at play? The presence of eggs in the scene fuels speculation about the birds' intentions. Eggs are a natural food source for hens, but could these be the remains of their own offspring? The notion of cannibalism in the bird world is a fascinating yet controversial topic. While it is known that some birds, such as ostriches and emus, have been observed consuming their own eggs, the practice is relatively rare and not well-documented in chickens. Moreover, the idea of humans projecting their own darker impulses onto animals is a recurring theme in history. The image of a cock and hen sharing a bed, with their eggs at the ready, could be seen as a metaphor for human desires and fears. The photograph, therefore, invites us to reflect on the complex relationship between humans and animals, and the ways in which our perceptions and interpretations shape our understanding of the natural world. Despite the intrigue and mystery surrounding this image, it is essential to remember that it is not a contemporary photograph and was likely taken for artistic or scientific purposes. The birds in the image are not actual cannibals, but rather a fascinating subject for observation and contemplation. This historical print serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the natural world and the power of the photographic medium to capture and preserve its mysteries.
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