Birkdale farm construction with willy wagtail 1983–84 William Robinson Birkdale farm construction with willy wagtail 1983–84 Oil on canvas 122 x 184.5cm Laverty Collection, Sydney Full screen Farmyard animals investigate ramshackle constructions and precariously balanced sheets of corrugated iron in this disorderly scene, which reflects a democratic farm life. With no sign of fences or designated areas for fowls or beasts, goats, chooks and cows appear together alongside the willy wagtail. Inquisitive white goats crane their necks into the painting from beyond the border of the work, while a knock-kneed cow with an arcing tail and chocolate brown eyes gazes out at the viewer. Back to Birkdale | Next painting Print friendly version