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Weather Vane Finial

c. 1937

Helen Hobart

Associated Names

Helen Hobart

Artist, American, c. 1892 - unknown

The image shows a drawing of an eagle with its wings partially spread. The eagle is the central object in the artwork. The color palette includes shades of gray on an off-white background. The eagle is positioned centrally, with its body angled to the left. The tail is down, and the wings display detailed feathers.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 21.9 x 28.8 cm (8 5/8 x 11 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 22" high; 36" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16190

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Helen Hobart

Wikidata ID

Q64573512

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