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Horse Weather Vane

c. 1939

Carl Weiss

Associated Names

Carl Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture shows a horse in motion, raising one of its front legs as if trotting or walking. The sculpture is in a silhouette style, outlining the horse's muscular build and flowing mane down its neck. It is made of dark-colored metal and situated on a base with a support rod for balance. The design highlights the horse's form and structure clearly.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17505

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: CARL WEISS

Wikidata ID

Q64538049

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