Cock Weather Vane c. 1938

Hazel Hyde's "Cock Weather Vane" is a watercolor illustration depicting a wooden weather vane in the shape of a rooster. Created in 1938, the artwork captures the intricate details of the rooster's plumage and the worn wood that makes up its body. The weather vane is likely from an older time period, as it features the inscription "1822". Weather vanes were traditionally used to indicate wind direction, and the rooster's design is a classic example of this common motif. The illustration highlights the history of weather vanes as both practical and decorative objects.