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Rooster.  Benin., by Walker Evans, photographic, 1935

Rooster. Benin.

Walker Evans

1935

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Rooster. Benin. is a 1935 photographic by Walker Evans, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Walker Evans
When & what style?
1935
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photograph of a bronze sculpture of a rooster. The rooster is standing on a square base with a patterned design. It has a large tail feather and a small head with a beak. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a dark patina. It is posed in a dynamic position, with its head turned to the side and its tail feathers spread out behind it. The photograph is a close-up of the sculpture, showing the intricate details of the bronze work. It is a striking image that showcases the beauty of the sculpture. If you want to learn more about the artist who took this photograph, look up Walker Evans.

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