[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.

Surreal vintage illustration of a formally dressed aristocratic… — AI art by @justrob

@justrob · 8/5/2026

Entry in the Your Daily / BP Challenge Extras #01 theme on BudgetPixel.

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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justrob

Glad you like it! 😊

justrob

If i notified you here, and you dont want me to do so - let me know and I will gladly remove you from my notify lists!

darkmario

Always keeping an eye on the time so it wakes you up at dawn.

crabmouse

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

strixowl-47

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

justrob

and thank you for taking the time to comment.

CaylaCatz

love the fun caricature style. fun haiku.

legion

no problem my friend!