-Owl c. 1926

"Owl" is a cast-iron sculpture created by American artist M. Elizabeth Cook in 1926. The sculpture depicts an owl with a realistic depiction of its features, including large, bright orange eyes. The owl is standing on a base, and the sculpture's surface is adorned with a distressed, brown and gold patina. The owl's realistic portrayal and the distressed finish add a sense of age and wisdom to the sculpture. Currently located in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the piece is a small yet compelling example of Cook's artistry in capturing natural beauty through the medium of cast iron.