Weather Vane Finial

c. 1937

Isidore Sovensky

Associated Names
Isidore Sovensky

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-stride. Its mane and tail are sculpted in flowing motion to suggest speed. The horse is sculpted in a dark hue, likely of a metallic material, which gives it a polished, smooth appearance with some texture to indicate muscle and movement. The sculpture is presented on a horizontal rod that runs through its lower body and legs, supporting its stance and maintaining balance on a rounded base. In relation to us, the horse is shown in profile, allowing us to observe the detailed anatomy and the expression captured in its movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high; 25" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16224


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ISODORE SOVENSKY

Wikidata ID

Q64578869

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