Weather Vane

c. 1937

Donald Donovan

Associated Names
Donald Donovan

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1944

A wooden swordfish model is displayed horizontally with a vertical support rod piercing through its body. The color palette is muted, with the wooden model appearing in natural wood tones against a plain, light beige background. The swordfish is positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the image, with its head and elongated snout pointing to the left side, and the support rod positioned slightly off-centered, closer to the head.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 40.7 cm (11 1/8 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16259

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Donovan / Start - Oct. 28 - Fin Nov. 2nd

Wikidata ID

Q64541188

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