Rooster and Hen
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 48.8 x 36.6 cm (19 3/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.17133
Art Historical Context
"Rooster and Hen," created by artist Al Curry between 1935 and1942, captures the vibrant spirit of American folk art through delicate watercolor and graphite on paper. Measuring 48.8 x 36.6 cm, this work depicts a proud rooster and hen in vivid detail, their feathers rendered with meticulous shading and bold colors that evoke rural life and traditional motifs. As part of the National Gallery Art's collection, it exemplifies the charm of everyday American design from the early 20th century. piece is a key entry in the Index of American Design, a monumental WPA Federal Art Project from the Gre...
About the Artist
Al Curry
**Al Curry** (American, active c. 1935) was a skilled draftsman whose precise renderings captured the essence of American folk art and vernacular craftsmanship during the Great Depression era. Little is known about his early life or formal training, as biographical details remain sparsely documented. Curry gained prominence through his contributions to the Index of American Design, a Federal Art P...