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Their trunks divide the space, guiding the eye toward the small, scattered figures of the poultry. The brushwork is controlled yet atmospheric, focusing on the texture of the wet grass and the soft plumage of the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting demonstrates Klimt's ability to observe his surroundings with precision. He avoids the overt symbolism found in his allegorical works, choosing instead to document the stillness of a summer afternoon. The light is diffused, typical of the conditions after a storm, which softens the edges of the forms and creates a sense of calm. The inclusion of the chickens adds a domestic, grounded element to the scene, contrasting with the towering, somewhat sombre trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the Vienna Secession, Klimt often sought to break away from traditional academic painting. While this work remains representational, it shows his move toward a more personal, subjective interpretation of nature. The focus on pattern and surface texture, even in a rural subject, hints at the stylistic direction he would take in his later career. This print captures the subtle tonal shifts of the original oil painting, offering a view into a quiet moment in the Austrian countryside at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/untitled-breton-field-paul-serusier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Breton Field) - Paul Sérusier — Paul Sérusier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/the-orchard-maurice-de-vlaminck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Orchard - Maurice de Vlaminck — Maurice de Vlaminck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gustav Klimt","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113235054927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113241084239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113241117007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113241149775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113241182543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113241215311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113241248079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113241280847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113241313615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113241346383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113241379151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113241411919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/After-the-Rain-Garden-with-Chickens-in-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1791920894449.jpg?v=1791921023","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/after-the-rain-garden-with-chickens-in-st-agatha-gustav-klimt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}