Weather Vane

c. 1939

John Sullivan

Associated Names
John Sullivan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features two figures, a larger horse and a smaller foal beside it, both crafted out of wood, displayed in silhouette form. The color of the sculpture is a warm reddish-brown, with texture visible on the horse's mane and tail, suggesting a woodgrain pattern. The larger horse stands on a flat wooden base with its body in profile to the viewer, head lowered slightly and tail raised in a gentle curve. The smaller foal stands beside the larger horse, also on the same base, mimicking the shape and posture of the larger horse in a miniature version. The flat and cut-out nature of the forms gives the sculpture a two-dimensional look when viewed against the plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 55.6 cm (15 1/16 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16254


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. Sullivan / S-6-5-39 = F-7-18-39 / C-A-140

Wikidata ID

Q64584175

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