Weather Vane

c. 1938

Helen Hobart

Associated Names
Helen Hobart

Artist, American, c. 1892 - unknown

The image features a weather vane in the shape of a galloping horse. The weather vane is intricately crafted and positioned centrally. The color palette is predominantly monochromatic with various shades of gray. The horse's body is angled slightly upward on the vertical axis, supported by a horizontal arrow. The tail and back of the horse extend left, while its head and front legs reach right. The vertical and horizontal lines intersect to form a cross-like structure, with the vertical line ending in decorative spearheads above and below the horse.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.6 x 36.9 cm (18 3/8 x 14 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 25 1/2" long; 16 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16695


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 80, no. 157.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: HELEN HOBART

Wikidata ID

Q64573517

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