Rooster and Hen in Sumi-e

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A detailed ink wash painting in the style of sumi-e depicting a rooster and a hen in a rural landscape, with a muted color palette of black, brown, grey, and ochre. The rooster, positioned on the right and facing left, is predominantly black with brown and reddish-brown feathers on its neck and back, a prominent red comb and wattle, and stands tall with a watchful expression. Its tail feathers are long, black, and gracefully curved. The hen, positioned on the left and facing right with its head bowed, shows intricate patterns of brown, grey, and black feathers, a smaller red comb, and is depicted in a foraging posture. The background features a subtle, hazy landscape with rolling hills, distant trees, a faint structure resembling a church or building with a spire, and a wooden fence, all rendered with light ink washes and sparse lines. A bare-branched tree trunk is visible on the far left. The foreground consists of sparse tufts of grass and dark ink splotches suggesting dirt or shadow, grounding the birds. The overall aesthetic is characterized by delicate brushstrokes, soft transitions between colors, and a serene, traditional East Asian art sensibility.