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The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving)
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The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving)
1594792 The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1887.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23393930
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aging Agricultural Scene Agricultural Workers Artificial Barn Breeds Cases Chicken Chickens Collecting Fattening Foster Hatching Killed Machine Old Stables Older Packing Plucking Poultry Poutry Pressed Professions Specimens Stable Stable Block Stable Yard Coops Fowls Incubators Little Boys Newborn Young Boy
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The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm
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is a fascinating engraving that takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the world of agriculture and poultry farming. The detailed sketch captures various scenes from the farm, showcasing the different professions and activities involved in raising chickens. In this bustling agricultural scene, we see men fattening up chickens for market, while others are busy packing eggs or tending to hatching chicks. The image also highlights the use of artificial incubators and machines to aid in the breeding process. Agricultural workers can be seen collecting specimens, plucking feathers, and even killing chickens for consumption. The presence of children adds an element of innocence amidst this industrious setting. Young boys are depicted assisting with various tasks such as caring for newborn chicks or aging animals. They playfully interact with these farm creatures, reflecting their close connection to nature. The stable yard provides shelter for livestock like birds and fowls while old stables serve as storage spaces for equipment. The artist skillfully portrays both domesticated animals and wildlife coexisting within this rural landscape. "The Great Egg Question" not only showcases the daily life on a poultry farm but also serves as a reminder of our historical relationship with animals in agriculture. This print invites us to appreciate the hard work behind our food production while offering insight into past farming practices that have shaped our present-day industry.
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