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Weather Vane

c. 1938

Henry Tomaszewski

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Henry Tomaszewski

Artist, American, 1918 - 1998

The sculpture depicts a fish with detailed scales and fins. The fish is grey and appears to be made of metal. Its body is textured with raised scales. The fish is mounted on a thin pole, giving the illusion of suspension. The sculpture has an open mouth and a prominent, rounded eye. The background is neutral, emphasizing the fish's form and details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.6 x 40.5 cm (9 5/16 x 15 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 30" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16193

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574039

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