"Cock and Hens" is an etching by Charles Émile Jacque, a 19th century French artist renowned for his rural and barnyard scenes. The work exemplifies Jacque's characteristic interest in depicting domestic farm animals with naturalistic detail and atmospheric sensitivity. Through the etching medium, Jacque captures the textures and forms of the poultry with technical skill, demonstrating his mastery of line work typical of his printmaking practice.