Weather Vane

1935/1942

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names
Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a stylized bird. It faces left and has a large, fan-like tail with layered feather-like segments decorated with parallel lines. The bird's head is detailed with an eye and beak, while its body has textured shading. The background is plain, and there is an inscription at the bottom left corner that reads "Gordon Sanborn."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.4 x 28.9 cm (8 13/16 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17966

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Gordon Sanborn

Wikidata ID

Q64572677

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