Rooster

c. 1940

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a chicken standing upright. Crafted from wood, it features a natural brown color with intricate texture and patterns carved into its surface suggesting feathers. The chicken stands on a small base, showcasing its body and tail feathers. The sculpture appears to be a detailed representation of a chicken, focusing on the texture and form of its plumage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45 x 32.1 cm (17 11/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/8" high; 10" long; 3 7/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16766

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 687, no. 2548.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Hesther Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574323

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