Cock Weather Vane

c. 1939

Joseph Stonefield

Associated Names
Joseph Stonefield

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts the silhouette of a rooster in a side profile view. The artwork is crafted from a dark, likely metallic material. The rooster's form is stylized, focusing on its prominent features such as the comb, beak, and tail feathers. Support bars cross its body, adding a mechanical aspect to the piece. The sculpture appears flat, emphasizing its silhouette against the backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 23.1 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" high; 21" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17501

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591392

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