Head Of A Rooster
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This painting, titled "Head of a Rooster" by Samuel Colman, is a striking depiction of a rooster head, highlighting its bold and vivid features. The artist has skillfully used watercolors to bring out the intense colors and textures of the rooster’s head. The comb atop the head is painted in rich shades of red that stand out dramatically against the softer, earthier tones of the neck and facial area. The rooster’s eye is depicted with a sharp, alert expression, giving the creature a sense of liveliness and character.The use of shading and color gradations in the painting adds a three-dimensional quality and texture that makes the feathers appear soft and layered. This focused and detailed study of the rooster's head captures both the beauty and the ruggedness of the animal, showcasing the artist’s ability to convey nature’s splendid variety in a single, focused portrait of an everyday farm creature. The meticulous attention to detail in the features, such as the wattle and the feather patterns, evokes a sense of admiration for the subject’s inherent majesty and complements the overall composition of the piece.
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Samuel Colman (1832-1920) was an American designer, painter and writer, best known for his paintings of the Hudson River. A son of a bookstore owner in19th century New York, he may have been influenced by the artistic clientele from his early days to delve into the world of Arts. He attended Hudson River School under the guidance of his teacher, Asher Durand. He was one of the founding members and the first president of The American Watercolor Society, and also an avid traveler, exploring France, Spain and the Mediterranean. His travels inspired his works of beautiful foreign landscapes.