Recently Acquired The unmistakable characteristics of the native, northern wader bird, Joseph Hayton captures the essence of this curious, beautiful animal in his evocative bronze sculpture. Looking beyond his slender, downcurved bill, the Curlew moves gracefully over his muddy grasslands. It is a testament to Joseph’s mastery of bronze as a medium, that the tell-tale mottled plumage of his Curlew is emboldened by a rich and everchanging quality.