A smooth, speckled grey stone sculpture of a hen on a rectangular base. The figure features a rounded, plump body, a carved face with an eye and beak, and a prominent curved section rising behind its head.

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Hen

Artist William Zorach (American, 1887 - 1966)

Datec. 1947

MediumGranite

Dimensions13 3/4 x 15 1/4 x 13 1/8 in. (34.9 x 38.7 x 33.3 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number1995.31

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Visual DescriptionA smooth, speckled grey stone sculpture of a hen on a rectangular base. The figure features a rounded, plump body, a carved face with an eye and beak, and a prominent curved section rising behind its head.

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