Ode To Sven
Vibrant painting of a cockerel
€450.00
Introduce a splash of vivid color and sophisticated artistry to your living space with this exquisite hand-painted rooster artwork. It depicts “Sven”, a rooster who belonged to artist’s dear friend and who looked after five chickens with an iron beak, scaring away buzzards and making sure the girls were safely in their coop every night. Capturing the dynamic essence and expressive charm of a rooster, this piece boasts intricate details and a rich palette that will elevate the ambiance of any room. Ideal for both home and office decor, this unique artwork measures 50x40cm and is painted in acrylics on canvas. Each brushstroke is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring that you are investing in a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Ode To Sven
Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 40 cm
A proud, white cockerel stands sentinel at the center of Ode To Sven, his scarlet comb and wattles vivid against the contrast of his pristine feathers. Sven, the subject and namesake of the painting, exudes an air of dignified self-awareness, his gaze slightly turned as if listening for some distant call.
Behind him, the canvas is divided in mood and movement: the upper left corner bursts with energy—fluid, diagonal streaks of red, blue, and white slash across a black-and-white ground like a storm of memory or sound. In stark contrast, the ochre-hued bottom left corner, nestled behind Sven’s chest, radiates warmth and calm—a sunlit farm morning, perhaps, or the nostalgia of a life once lived with rhythm and purpose.
This painting is both tribute and elegy. Sven may have been just a cockerel, but in this composition he becomes a symbol of constancy amid chaos, of rooted identity in a world prone to disorder. The brushwork suggests both affection and reverence—an ode not only to an animal, but to what he represented: clarity, routine, and the quiet dignity of showing up each day to sing.
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