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Indian Weather Vane

Nicholas Amantea

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a stylized figure of an archer in a dynamic pose. The figure is kneeling on one knee while drawing a bow, aiming an arrow. The sculpture features a headdress with spikes or feathers, and an attire resembling a skirt with textured patterns. The color of the sculpture is dark brown with patches indicating a weathered patina. It is set on a base with geometric cutouts, resembling a weathervane. The sculpture is viewed on a flat horizontal plane against a plain light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3415 × 4890 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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