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Cow Weather Vane

Beverly Chichester

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a metal sculpture of a cow. It shows a detailed rendering of a cow made from a metallic or bronze material. The texture of the sculpture is rough and uneven, presenting various tones of brown and hints of greenish patina. The cow is positioned in a side profile, standing on a horizontal bar. The work captures the weight and solidity of metal with subtle shading and highlights that suggest the sheen and texture inherent in a large metal sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4269 × 3271 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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