Weather Vane

c. 1941

Elmer R. Kottcamp

Associated Names
Elmer R. Kottcamp

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a weather vane with a rooster on top, mounted on a vertical pole. The rooster is light gray with a red comb and beak, positioned above four directional letters: W, E, S, placed horizontally around the pole. The color palette includes shades of gray, red, and beige against a light beige or cream-colored background. The rooster is centered on the upper part of the image, with the letters extending outward from the pole slightly below the rooster.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.9 x 31 cm (17 5/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16692

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: -Elmer R. Kottcamp-

Wikidata ID

Q64559223

You may be interested in

Loading Results