Weather Vane Finial

c. 1940

Michael Chomyk

Associated Names
Michael Chomyk

Artist, American, born Poland, 1911 - 1993

The sculpture is of a rooster. It is portrayed in a proud, upright stance with detailed features such as its comb, feathers, and tail. The sculpture is rendered in a bronze color, suggesting a metallic material. The intricate details give it a realistic appearance, with layers mimicking feathers and a textured surface that adds depth. The rooster is shown in profile, offering a side view that highlights its prominent tail feathers and crest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 40.8 cm (20 1/16 x 16 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" high; 28" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16234

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 469, no. 1648.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MICHAEL CHOMYK

Wikidata ID

Q64614504

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