Weather Vane

c. 1938

Frank Gray

Associated Names
Frank Gray

Artist, American, 1889 - 1962

This is a painting of a horse weathervane. The image depicts a stylized and simplified representation of a horse in profile view, caught in mid-trot. The horse is crafted in a manner that suggests a sculptural form. It is standing on a horizontal rod, indicating its purpose as a weathervane ornament. The use of earthy tones such as browns and hints of green and red adds a rustic and aged effect, with the horse's mane and tail showing some motion. This is in the style of folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.7 x 46.6 cm (13 11/16 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26 3/8" long; 18 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16206

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANK H. GRAY.

Wikidata ID

Q64569984

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