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Running Dog Weather Vane

Gordon Sanborn

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a dog in a leaping posture, captured mid-stride with all four legs extended. It is rendered in a monochromatic style, appearing to be made of metal, accentuated by texture that suggests a cast or hammered surface. The dog's form is elongated and streamlined, with muscle definition carved into the body. The sculpture is mounted on a vertical pole, presented in a suspended position, enhancing its lifelike depiction of movement. The image includes a drawn scale and the signature "Gordon Sawdon" at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
4397 × 3401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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