Fish Weather Vane

1939

Michael Riccitelli

Associated Names
Michael Riccitelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a fish with its aquatic features like the tail, fins, and eyes. The fish is oriented horizontally, with a cylindrical rod passing through its midsection. The material appears to be wood, evident from the visible grain and texture. The color of the sculpture is a natural, subdued wood tone. Its size and form show intricate detailing that captures the shape and details of a real fish.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 53.7 cm (14 1/8 x 21 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17302

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CA#150 / RICCATELLI, M. / St. Aug. 21, 1939 / FIN. AUG. 30, 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64614643

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