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Indian Weather Vane

Rollington Campbell

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure holding a bow with one hand and potentially arrows in the other. The figure is in an action pose, stepping forward with one foot. The subject is wearing traditional attire, including a headdress and a tunic or skirt. The sculpture is in a dark, monochromatic scheme that appears black or a very dark shade and is cut from a flat, likely metal material. The sculpture features jagged lines resembling a headdress and stylized depictions of fire or foliage at the base. The silhouette is placed against a plain backdrop, highlighting the contours and details of the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3441 × 4376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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