The artwork titled “Femme au poulet,” created by Bernard Buffet in 1947, belongs to the Expressionism and Miserablism art movements and is categorized as a genre painting. This painting features a somber depiction of a woman holding a chicken by its feet, presenting an austere and almost melancholic tone characteristic of Miserablism. The woman, portrayed with elongated features and a stark expression, stands next to a small table with a basket partially filled with wooden planks, against a backdrop of a yellow wall and a window with a simple grid design. The overall composition and color palette highlight the sense of desolation and hardship, reflecting the artist’s engagement with themes of human suffering and endurance.
