Pa. German Squeak Toy Rooster
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.6 x 24.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 3/8" high; 4 3/4" wide; 2 1/4" deep
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.3721
Art Historical Context
**Pa. German Squeak Rooster** *Frank McEntee, c. 1938* Watercolor, graphite, and pencil on paper *34.6 × 24.9 cm (13⅝ × 9⅞ in.)* Index of American Design, National of Art Behold the vibrant charm of Frank McEntee's *Pa. German Sque Toy Rooster*, a 1938 rendering capturing the whimsical spirit of Pennsylvania German folk art. This watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil depiction faithfully reproduces a small wooden squeak toy—measuring just 7⅜ inches high, 4¾ inches wide, and 2¼ inches deep—crafted by the Pennsylvania Dutch community. Known for their bold colors and playful forms, ...