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Weather Vane

Frank Gray

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a horse weathervane. The image depicts a stylized and simplified representation of a horse in profile view, caught in mid-trot. The horse is crafted in a manner that suggests a sculptural form. It is standing on a horizontal rod, indicating its purpose as a weathervane ornament. The use of earthy tones such as browns and hints of green and red adds a rustic and aged effect, with the horse's mane and tail showing some motion. This is in the style of folk art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4575 × 3375 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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