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Weather Vane

Helen D. Bashian

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in motion. It is made of metal with a weathered, rustic appearance showing brown and earthy tones. The sculpture is flat, presenting a silhouette of a horse in side profile as it appears to be trotting forward. The horse's legs and body are attached to a thin horizontal base. The sculpture emphasizes the contours and features of the horse such as the tail, mane, and legs, evoking a dynamic movement.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4763 × 3374 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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