Rooster Weather Vane

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a single rooster perched on a branch. The rooster is painted in warm tones of yellow and orange, standing out against a plain, light background. Its plumage is detailed, with the tail feathers elegantly arching and the comb and wattle prominently displayed. The style of the painting is minimalistic, with the rooster centrally positioned on the canvas. This is in style of traditional Mughal miniature paintings, characterized by intricate attention to the subject with a clear, unadorned backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.8 x 38 cm (21 9/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18021


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535352

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