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Weather Vane

Mildred E. Bent

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a stylized, abstract representation of a figure playing a horn or trumpet. The figure's body is shaped in a simplistic form with extended, wing-like elements suggesting motion or flight. The head is depicted as a rounded shape with a simple indication of facial features. The sculpture is made from a material that resembles wood and has a brown, natural wood color. The figure is mounted on a vertical base, contrasting with its horizontal posture. The sculpture presents a non-complex design, focusing on the essential elements of the figure, horn, and wings.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4404 × 3420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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