Weather Vane

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of a rooster-shaped weathervane. The drawing depicts a stylized silhouette of a rooster attached to a vertical post. The rooster is rendered in shades of gray, with a rounded body, a prominent comb, and a curving tail. It has a dotted texture, providing a sense of materiality on its surface. The background is plain and unadorned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.1 cm (11 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17967


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535334

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