[Surreal vintage illustration of a formally dressed aristocratic rooster standing amid bewildered chickens in a whimsical ...
This whimsical, absurdist folk art illustration centers on an ornately dressed anthropomorphic rooster in an embroidered waistcoat and bow tie, surrounded by wide-eyed, confused fellow chickens in a dreamlike barnyard. Rendered in a detailed vintage engraved storybook style, the artwork uses a muted warm palette of aged cream, deep red, gold, and sage green, with surreal flourishes including floating chickens in spiral clouds, a one-eyed sun, scattered pocket watches, and a clock-topped birdcage. The playful uncanny mood blends fairytale charm with weird, steampunk-inspired surrealism.

justrob on BudgetPixel

@justrob · 8/5/2026

A scarlet cock struts / Small clocks lie there in the grass / Two hens in dawn mist

[Surreal vintage illustration of a formally dressed aristocratic rooster standing amid bewildered chickens in a whimsical ...
This whimsical, absurdist folk art illustration centers on an ornately dressed anthropomorphic rooster in an embroidered waistcoat and bow tie, surrounded by wide-eyed, confused fellow chickens in a dreamlike barnyard. Rendered in a detailed vintage engraved storybook style, the artwork uses a muted warm palette of aged cream, deep red, gold, and sage green, with surreal flourishes including floating chickens in spiral clouds, a one-eyed sun, scattered pocket watches, and a clock-topped birdcage. The playful uncanny mood blends fairytale charm with weird, steampunk-inspired surrealism.

Tags: surreal illustration, anthropomorphic rooster, vintage fairytale art, whimsical farm art, steampunk animal art, folk art drawing, weirdcore artwork, chicken illustration, vintage engraving style, absurdist art, storybook illustration, barnyard fantasy, ornate rooster art, surreal farm scene, retro animal drawing

AI Model: gemini-flash-2.5

Prompt: STYLE: "In style of Jacek Yerka + Benjamin Lacombe + Gris Grimly, where Yerka’s surreal atmospheres and vintage color palettes should establish a whimsical yet eerie setting, Lacombe’s delicate linework and fashion illustration finesse should highlight ornate costume and emotion, and Grimly’s sharp caricature exaggeration should enhance the stylized expressions and proportions. The fusion should manifest as a fantastical caricature scene with symbolic depth, theatrical tension, and old-world surreal charm." rooster, strutting in front of the chickens

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Comments

CaylaCatz

love the fun caricature style. fun haiku.

b0nh0mmedodo

Nice !

legion

Very well!

base451121

Good Morning Rooster!!!!

strixowl-47

Haha Fantastic !! Such a dude. Love the hen with wing/hands on her head. 😁🥰

dezie

Love this style!

crabmouse

There's the rooster! Impressive outfit! Although the hens seem shocked by rooster clothing!

justrob

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NielsCarlsen

cool

justrob

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