Weather Vane - Cock

c. 1938

Helen Hobart

Associated Names
Helen Hobart

Artist, American, c. 1892 - unknown

The sculpture depicts a rooster crafted from a metallic material with a dark, silver-gray hue. The rooster is shown in profile standing on two legs, with a tail comprised of elongated, curving feathers. The rooster's wings and body feature grooves and ridges, adding depth. The sculpture portrays the rooster with a solid yet delicate design, standing with a slight forward lean, and detailed plumage and comb visible against a blank background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 37.7 cm (13 3/4 x 14 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 35" high; 32 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16137

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Helen Hobart

Wikidata ID

Q64573508

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