Grasshopper Weather Vane

1937

Alfred Denghausen

Associated Names
Alfred Denghausen

Artist, American, c. 1907 - 1995

This is a painting of a wooden grasshopper sculpture. It shows a stylized grasshopper made from wood mounted on a wooden post. The grasshopper is crafted with natural wood tones, emphasizing its segments and limbs. It has front legs, suggesting it is sitting or resting. The wings and body are simplistically carved, with smooth, rounded edges. The sculpture captures the essence of a grasshopper through minimalist and rustic artistry. This style is reminiscent of early 20th-century wooden toy crafts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.9 x 35.7 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11227

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 79, no. 155.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 468, no. 1663.

Wikidata ID

Q64534289

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