Wrought Iron Weather Vane

c. 1937

Hugh Clarke

Associated Names
Hugh Clarke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a symmetrical, stylized design of a wrought iron floral ornament consisting of a vertical central post with curved elements resembling leaves and a flag attached to it. The color palette is monochrome, primarily consisting of grayscale tones. Positioned in the center of the image, the ornament stretches vertically with decorative elements protruding outward and a flag-like piece to the left. The background remains plain, emphasizing the dark, textured design of the ornament.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 28 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15" high; 8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16125

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 465, no. 1619.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Hugh / Clarke

Wikidata ID

Q64574768

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