Weather Vane

c. 1940

Joseph Glover

Associated Names
Joseph Glover

Artist, American, c. 1906 - 1995

The image shows an abstract composition featuring an elongated shape resembling a stringed musical instrument. This shape is bordered by two rough, parallel lines, with a diamond-shaped section on the left and a floral-like element on the right side. The design combines the violin shape with a flower motif, creating a unique composition. The artwork is in muted brown tones with a textured surface, set against a pale background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.4 x 57.1 cm (11 3/16 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 55" wide; 12" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16730


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Joseph Glover

Wikidata ID

Q64591153

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