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Hen on Dish

c. 1936

Katherine Hastings

Associated Names

Katherine Hastings

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a ceramic hen-shaped dish on a woven basket base. The colors are mainly brown and yellow, with highlights. The hen is centrally positioned, with the tail to the right and head to the left. The basket supports the hen evenly on all sides.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.6 x 32.5 cm (9 11/16 x 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11241

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592011

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