Hen on Basket

1937

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image displays three objects centered vertically on a light-colored background: two ceramic hen figurines sitting in nests and a simple bowl with a braided rim. The top section depicts a hen with brown and gray feathers, a red comb, and detailed texture, resting inside a brown, woven basket. The middle object is similar, featuring a matching hen with distinct black tail feathers seated snugly in the basket. The color palette consists of earthy tones with the hens showcasing shades of brown, and the baskets a rich, reddish-brown. At the bottom sits a round dish, its interior a smooth gray with a rim that mimics the woven texture of the baskets.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink,and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" High 8" Long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6018


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64579152

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