Staande kip op de rug van een zwemmende eend (1928)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Titled "Staande kip op de rug van een zwemmende eend" (1928) by Miep de Feijter, this charming ink drawing captures a whimsical moment in nature with delightful simplicity and expressive line work. The work depicts a confident chicken perched comically atop a serene, swimming duck. This unusual pairing conveys a sense of balance and perhaps unlikely camaraderie between the two birds, set against a pastoral backdrop.The scene is further animated by a group of ducklings paddling eagerly nearby, which reinforces the themes of cooperation and familial bonds. Looming over the aquatic ensemble, a weeping willow and distant shoreline dotted with vegetation frame the central figures, adding depth and texture to the composition. De Feijter’s use of dynamic strokes to render the water and the sky injects movement into the piece, making the still image almost ripple with life.