Horse Weather Vane

1935/1942

Joseph Rothenberg

Associated Names
Joseph Rothenberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an abstract representation of a leaping horse, created with bold, flowing lines outlining the equine form. The silhouette is filled with textured shades of grey resembling horsehair. The design highlights the horse's motion and grace, similar to a gallant steed in mid-jump. The abstract nature of the piece emphasizes the animal's dynamic movement, resembling a fleeting shadow or a crafted metal silhouette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.9 x 52.7 cm (14 15/16 x 20 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 35 1/2" long; 14 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16244

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. ROTHENBERG

Wikidata ID

Q64591359

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