Weather Vane - Cock

c. 1938

Selma Sandler

Associated Names
Selma Sandler

Artist, American, 1917 - 2005

The sculpture depicts a rooster in profile view, featuring a prominent comb, tail feathers, and a detailed wing. The sculpture is made of metal with a smooth, slightly reflective surface, showcasing a dark brown or bronze color with hints of green patina. The rooster stands with one foot slightly raised and its head held high, mounted on a horizontal bar. The sculpture is meticulously detailed, giving it a lifelike appearance while maintaining its artistic representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 38.1 cm (18 1/8 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 3/4" high; 13 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16138

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 468, no. 1656.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SELMA SANDLER

Wikidata ID

Q64630737

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