Weather Vane - Angel Gabriel

c. 1939

Salvatore Borrazzo

Associated Names
Salvatore Borrazzo

Artist, American, 1916 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a figure with wings, blowing a long horn or trumpet. The subject appears to be an angelic or mythical persona. The sculpture is dark gray. It is presented in profile, showing the figure's limbs, wings, and the elongated instrument it holds. The stance and elongated limbs emphasize motion, and the design is balanced with the silhouette against the light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 41" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17504

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SALVATORE BORRAZZO

Wikidata ID

Q64630256

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