Weather Vane

c. 1937

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

This is a drawing of a weather vane shaped like a rooster. The rooster is depicted in profile, facing to the left. The body is textured with dark speckled patterns and has a prominent beak, comb, and a curved tail with several points. The weather vane appears to be affixed to a simple rod. The composition is minimalistic, focusing on the silhouette and texture of the rooster-shaped vane. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16146

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. BADER

Wikidata ID

Q64574174

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