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Butterfly Weather Vane

c. 1938

Hazel Hyde

Associated Names

Hazel Hyde

Artist, American, 1897 - 1967

The image shows a butterfly with oversized wings, elongated legs, and antennae. The color palette consists of light orange and beige shades with darker outlines. The butterfly is centered in the frame, facing slightly to the right, on a plain light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38 x 27.4 cm (14 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 19 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.16686

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573365

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