Weather Vane Finial

c. 1937

Salvatore Borrazzo

Associated Names
Salvatore Borrazzo

Artist, American, 1916 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a cow standing on a pedestal. The subject is shown in a side profile with its head, horns, and tail visible. The sculpture is in a monochromatic color scheme, primarily gray or black. The material resembles metal or a similar solid medium with a smooth texture and uniform color. The cow is portrayed standing with all four hooves on the pedestal, indicating stability and precision in craftsmanship.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" high; 27 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16182

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SALVATORE BORRAZZO

Wikidata ID

Q64630249

You may be interested in

Loading Results