The rooster 1966

Ivan Generalic painted this rooster, sometime in the mid-20th century, with a meticulous eye for detail. The layering of color is just amazing. I love how the feathers of the rooster are rendered in such detail. Look at the way each one seems carefully placed, creating this sense of texture. The paint application here looks really thin. It’s like he's building up layer upon layer to create the form. The rooster is perched on a branch, its claws gripping the wood, and there's something so alive about the way he's captured this moment. The bright, bold red of the rooster contrasts with the muted tones of the landscape. This reminds me a little of Rousseau. There’s something similar in how he focuses on detail, creating his own way to see and experience the world. It’s a reminder that art doesn't have to fit into neat boxes.