Pa. German Toy Hen

c. 1939

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The sculpture is of a bird, resembling a hen, standing upright on a small, rounded base. It is made of wood with natural grain visible. The bird is intricately carved with detailed feathers on its body, wings, and tail. The wood maintains a light brown color, giving it a warm and earthy tone. The sculpture appears life-sized or slightly smaller, offering a realistic representation of a bird in proportion to the viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 30.5 cm (14 1/16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" long; 6 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3737

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574242

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