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Weather Vane Finial

Mina Lowry

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a rooster weathervane. The painting features a side profile of a rooster, depicted in a traditional metal weathervane style. The rooster stands upright with its body and tail feathers elegantly curved, while its legs are attached to a horizontal base. The colors are dark and muted, portraying a patina typical of aged metal. The background is plain and light in color, allowing the rooster to stand out prominently. This is in the style of traditional American folk art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3492 × 4860 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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