# Rooster

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cain-auguste-nicolas-rb1e7ecc2604b5e/rooster-r6383cd36cabdf8>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [CAIN, Auguste Nicolas](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cain-auguste-nicolas-rb1e7ecc2604b5e>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Sand cast bronze, height 26 cm

## Commentary

Cain did several fine bronzes of poultry and his roosters and hens are always well modeled and true to life. The strutting Rooster has long been a symbol of pride and freedom. Other French sculptures of crowing cockerels have been used as patriotic ideals as well as symbols of male virility.

## Related artworks

- [Pheasants](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cain-auguste-nicolas-rb1e7ecc2604b5e/pheasants-r863e206d4f76ea>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)