Weather Vane Finial

c. 1938

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

This is a painting of a rooster weathervane. The painting features a side profile of a rooster, depicted in a traditional metal weathervane style. The rooster stands upright with its body and tail feathers elegantly curved, while its legs are attached to a horizontal base. The colors are dark and muted, portraying a patina typical of aged metal. The background is plain and light in color, allowing the rooster to stand out prominently. This is in the style of traditional American folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.5 x 39.5 cm (21 7/16 x 15 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27 1/2" high; 28" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16165

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617864

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