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Horse Weather Vane

1935/1942

David Ramage

Associated Names

David Ramage

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-stride, made from a rusty brown material. The figure is mounted on a horizontal rod. The horse's mane and tail appear as if they are flowing in the wind. The proportions of the horse are realistic, capturing the power and grace that horses are known for.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.4 x 50.7 cm (14 5/16 x 19 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 23 1/2" high; 36" long
Accession Number

1943.8.16732

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: David Rammage

Wikidata ID

Q64540881

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