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Weather Vane - Angel Gabriel

Howard Weld

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an angel with wings lying horizontally in a flying pose. The angel appears blowing a horn, with arms extended forward holding the instrument. The sculpture is crafted from wood with a simple design and subdued color palette of beige and gray. The wings have parallel lines etched to suggest feathers. The angel's body, facial details, and horn are characterized by a minimalist style. The sculpture is elevated on a wooden pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3521 × 3871 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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