Weather Vane Finial

Philip Johnson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized horse standing on a platform. The image features an elegant depiction of a prancing horse rendered in a monochromatic, sepia-like tone. The horse is shown in profile, emphasizing its graceful neck and raised foreleg. The background is neutral, drawing attention to the horse itself. The platform beneath the horse suggests it might represent a weather vane figure or a decorative motif rather than a realistic setting.