Rooster
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.6 x 22.8 cm (11 1/4 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16964
Art Historical Context
Behold the vibrant *Rooster* (c. 1939), a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering on paperboard by artists Elisabeth Fulda and Frankash. Measuring 11¼ × 9 inches, this captures the bold spirit of American folk art through meticulous detail, with the rooster's feathers rendered in lively hues of red, gold, and blue against a simple background. The mixed media technique—watercolor for color depth and graphite for precise linesallows for a lifelike yet stylized portrayal, highlighting the object's sculptural form and decorative flair. Created as part of the Index of American Design, a Fede...