Weather Vane Finial

c. 1939

Philip Johnson

Associated Names
Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a stylized horse standing on a platform. The image features an elegant depiction of a prancing horse rendered in a monochromatic, sepia-like tone. The horse is shown in profile, emphasizing its graceful neck and raised foreleg. The background is neutral, drawing attention to the horse itself. The platform beneath the horse suggests it might represent a weather vane figure or a decorative motif rather than a realistic setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 43.2 cm (14 9/16 x 17 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 25 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16221

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: P. Johnson

Wikidata ID

Q64619474

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