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Weather Vane

c. 1936

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names

Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a weather vane silhouette. It shows a dark figure resembling a man holding a musical instrument, perhaps a horn or wind instrument, to his lips. The figure is embellished with feathers or leaves. A narrow pedestal shape serves as the base. Text below the silhouette states, "WEATHER VANE, 1/4 ACTUAL SIZE," followed by the name "E. M. R. C. Anderson."

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 32.9 x 25.5 cm (12 15/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16291

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: .ELMER.G.ANDERSON.

Wikidata ID

Q64559158

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