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Anthropomorphic Chicken Beach Painting

This is a hand-painted piece of whimsical folk art executed on a flat, rectangular white surface, likely paper or cardstock. The composition features two anthropomorphic chickens dressed in beach attire. The chicken on the left is depicted in a red bikini with white polka dots, wearing oversized cat-eye style sunglasses. The chicken on the right, presumably a rooster given the larger red comb and wattle, is wearing yellow and red vertically striped swim trunks with a black drawstring tie and dark rounded sunglasses. Both figures are rendered in a beige or light brown tan color with visible, textured brushstrokes that suggest feathers. The use of bold, primary colors (red, yellow) against the neutral tan of the birds creates a high-contrast, playful aesthetic. The medium appears to be gouache or acrylic paint, characterized by its opaque quality and flat application of color. There are no visible signatures or maker's marks on the front of the piece. The overall condition appears fair, with some minor smudging or discoloration in the upper right corner and faint pencil guidelines still visible near the bottom of the figures, suggesting it may be a student work or a preliminary study rather than a finished commercial illustration. The style is contemporary, likely dating from the late 20th to early 21st century, fitting within the 'animal humor' or 'country kitsch' genre of decorative art.