Horse Weather Vane

1939

Robert Barton

Associated Names
Robert Barton

Artist, American, 1918 - 1999

This is a photograph of a wooden weathervane shaped like a horse. The image shows a craftily carved wooden horse mounted on an arrow against a plain backdrop. The horse is shown in a trotting pose with its right front and rear legs lifted, and includes a visible mane and tail. The arrow beneath the horse emphasizes the object’s functional nature. The simple backdrop accentuates the rustic charm and craftsmanship of the subject, allowing its detailing and texture to stand out.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.5 x 56.4 cm (14 3/4 x 22 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16311

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Bob Barton / C.A. 155 Oct. 15 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64628831

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