Weather Vane - Horse and Rider

1937

Victor F. Muollo

Associated Names
Victor F. Muollo

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-gallop with a jockey sitting atop it, holding the reins. The horse is shown with its legs extended, capturing the dynamic motion of a running horse. The sculpture is made of a material with a weathered, reddish-brown color, suggesting it might be crafted from metal like copper or bronze. It is mounted on a horizontal rod, indicating it might function as a weathervane. The sculpture is presented in profile, showing the detailed features of both the horse and the jockey. The jockey is dressed in attire suitable for horse racing, with a cap and fitted clothing. Overall, the sculpture captures a moment of energetic movement, with refined details in the anatomy of the horse and the attire of the jockey.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 40.2 cm (11 9/16 x 15 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16689


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 464, no. 1615.

Wikidata ID

Q64633664

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