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Rooster Weather Vane

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3246 × 4621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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