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Horse Weather Vane

1935/1942

Filippo Porreca

Associated Names

Filippo Porreca

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a horse attached to a pole as if part of a carousel. The horse is shown in mid-leap over a fence, with details of its anatomy emphasized through shading. The mane and tail are stylized with elongated lines. To the right of the horse, there are faint outlines and a fence, providing context. The artwork has measurement marks in the lower right corner, reminiscent of technical drawings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23 x 28 cm (9 1/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 35" wide; 33" high
Accession Number

1943.8.17508

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561569

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