This is a painting of a horse and driver on a weather vane. The image shows a stylized horse galloping while pulling a lightly detailed rider on a wheeled contraption. The horse and driver are positioned horizontally above a spherical pivot that is part of a weather vane displaying the cardinal directions: N, E, S, and W. The painting emphasizes the motion of the horse and the simplicity of the weather vane structure, using muted colors to highlight the form and function of each component. The style is reminiscent of antique Americana imagery from the early 20th century.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1939
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 4065 × 3332 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original