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Whale Weather Vane

c. 1938

Marian Page

Associated Names

Marian Page

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an elongated, curved shape with a dark, streamlined figure. It includes a protruding vertical rod with a spherical object resembling a globe. At one end, there is a crescent-like form with angular details. The design is minimalistic and geometric, inviting comparisons to familiar objects.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 43.2 cm (12 x 17 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12" long; 5 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.16257

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595125

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