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French Cock Crowing

Auguste-Nicolas Cain

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a rooster with its head raised and beak open, as if crowing. It appears to be made of dark bronze, giving it a rich brown color with a shiny finish. The rooster is realistically detailed, showing feather patterns, muscular structure, comb, and wattle. It stands on a base with simulated ground and vegetation. The talons are planted firmly, suggesting strength and stability.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1860/1894, cast possibly 1890s/c. 1914
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9523 × 13332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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