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Attributed to Ben Austrian, American, 1870 to 1921, an oil painting on canvas depicting a group of seven chicks and a basket. Framed. Inscribed, Ben Austrian and dated 1910, on the backside. Ben Austrian is known for Trompe loeil animal, still life and landscape painting. His painting career began by exhibiting a trompe loeil painting called A Days Hunt that received attention in Philadelphia. However, Austrians success came from his paintings of chickens. In 1902 he went to Paris, where he opened a studio and in London he was acclaimed The Landseer of Chickens. One of his chickens became the famous trademark for the Bon Ami slogan hasnt scratched yet. His paintings for the advertisements were full color oils. Antique and Vintage American Fine Art, Animal Oil Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

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