Pa. German Butter Mold

1935/1942

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names
Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a rooster in a standing position with its head turned slightly to the side. It is circular with a raised relief style, giving the rooster a three-dimensional appearance. It is crafted from material that appears to be wood, giving it a natural brown color with variations in tone. The background features small cross-hatch designs. The feathers and rooster's form are stylized yet clear.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.1 x 19.9 cm (7 1/2 x 7 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3766

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 519, no. 1924.

Wikidata ID

Q64534308

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