Carousel Rooster

probably 1939

Clayton Clements

Associated Names
Clayton Clements

Artist, American, 1915 - 2003

This is a painting of a wooden sculpture designed to resemble a rooster's head. The sculpture is crafted with intricate carvings that give the wood an appearance of feathers, creating a textured and layered look. The rooster’s features, such as its comb and wattles, are portrayed with detailed woodwork that mimics the natural contours found on a real rooster. The eye is distinctly painted, adding a lifelike quality to the sculpture. A small attachment near the beak suggests it might serve a functional purpose. The neutral background emphasizes the craftsmanship of the wooden sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53 x 38.4 cm (20 7/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 29" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8036


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Wood and Wood Carving from the Index of American Design, Pensacola Museum of Art, 1995, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q64540186

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