Rooster weathervane c. 1860

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This 19th-century weathervane, created by an anonymous artist, is a striking example of folk art. The rooster, a popular symbol of good luck and vigilance, is crafted from iron with a simple, stylized design. The cutout details of the feathers and the curved neck give the weathervane a sense of motion, even when it's still. The piece is currently part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, demonstrating the enduring appeal of folk art and the enduring popularity of the rooster as a symbolic figure.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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For townspeople of the 1700s and 1800s in America, reading the weather was simply a matter of looking up. Weathervanes graced the roofs of meeting halls and churches in the town center. Farmers and others who lived outside of town often made their own weathervanes. Early examples like this highly stylized rooster from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, were usually two-dimensional and hand cut from wood or sheet metal.