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Little Wooden Hen

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names

Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden bird sculpture on top of a wooden stump. The bird has a textured surface to mimic feathers and is mounted on slender legs. The color palette is earthy with various shades of brown, the bird slightly darker than the stump. The bird is centrally positioned on the stump.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 49.5 x 35.1 cm (19 1/2 x 13 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" high (not including base)
Accession Number

1943.8.16416

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614746

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