Rooster
1850–1900
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
16.5 × 14.6 cm (6 1/2 × 5 3/4 in.)
Classification
sculpture
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
74467
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts the Americas collection, this charming wooden sculpture titled *Rooster* captures the spirit of 19th-century craftsmanship. Carved by an unknown artist between 1850 and 1900, the piece measures a modest 16.5 × 14.6 cm, making it a perfect tabletop ornament or folk art treasure. Its simple, hand-hewn form evokes the rural life of the Americas, where roosters the break of dawn, vigilance, and the heartbeat of farmsteads. Wood as a medium was abundant and accessible during this era, allowing everyday artisans—often self-taught—to create functional y...