Chickens Foraging in a Barnyard Oil Painting on Porcelain Plaque by Paul E. Harney JR (1850-1915) post modern incised texturing of the clay

incised texturing of the clay suggests a primitive yet disciplined hand

A breathtaking testament to mid-century global modernism

5/200 Print by Patrick Wadley

contrasting the smooth

Please note: Minor imperfections in the paint are characteristic of hand-painted pieces and add to the screen's unique charm and character

Chickens Foraging in a Barnyard Oil Painting on Porcelain Plaque by Paul E. Harney JR (1850-1915) post modern incised texturing of the clay27W x 23 1 4H x 2 1 2D A rare and exquisite example of American genre painting, "Chickens Foraging in a Barnyard" by Paul E. Harney Jr. transforms a humble rural scene into a luminous study. Executed on a KPM porcelain plaque, the non absorbent surface allows the oil pigment to sit with exceptional clarity and brilliance, creating an inner glow that elevates the subject matter. Harney, a pivotal figure who blended rigorous European academic training