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Rooster

Wilhelm Schimmel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a sculpture of a rooster. The rooster is standing on one leg on a short thick base. The rooster's body is covered in black spots. The tail feathers are curved. The head is turned to the left. Small ruler in front. Text at bottom reads "The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1934". Title: Rooster. Artist: Wilhelm Schimmel.

Artwork details

Date:
1865–90
Medium:
White pine, painted
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
467 × 624 px
Museum record:
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