The art of hen keeping

PUBLISHED: 16:27 09 February 2011

Woodlanders

Woodlanders

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This lovely painting of hens is by celebrated artist Mary Ann Rogers. The painting, ‘Woodlanders’, was inspired by Mary’s own flock which is kept in a woody patch near her studio in Northumberland.

You can see more of Mary Ann’s work on her website, www.marogers.com

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