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Indian Weather Vane

Carol Larson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an abstract depiction of a figure drawing a bow. The image shows a stylized figure with a head adorned with red feathers, holding a large bow and arrow. The figure is composed of simple geometric shapes, and the colors used are primarily shades of reddish-brown, black, and tan. The figure has distinct patterns on its clothing, with a jagged design around the collar and bands on the legs. The background is plain, emphasizing the dynamic stance and abstract design of the figure itself.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3275 × 4111 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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