Weather Vane

c. 1937

Helen D. Bashian

Associated Names
Helen D. Bashian

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The sculpture depicts a horse in motion. It is made of metal with a weathered, rustic appearance showing brown and earthy tones. The sculpture is flat, presenting a silhouette of a horse in side profile as it appears to be trotting forward. The horse's legs and body are attached to a thin horizontal base. The sculpture emphasizes the contours and features of the horse such as the tail, mane, and legs, evoking a dynamic movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.5 x 37.4 cm (10 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16249

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2002

  • Daniels, Maygene. "The Index of American Design." National Gallery of Art Bulletin, no. 28 (Fall 2002): 36-38, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q64573450

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