Cow Weather Vane
Johnson, Philip · American
c. 1939
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
- Classification
- Index of American Design
- Period
- 1926 to 1950
- Image size
- 5104 × 3262px
Description
The image features a large weathervane in the shape of a cow, with a reddish-brown patina and patches of corrosion in shades of green and gray. The cow form is centered in the image, standing with its head facing to the right, and displays riveted sections. Below the cow is a rectangular greenish bar suggesting a base or support. The color palette includes earthy tones such as rusty browns, faded greens, and grays against a light beige background.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).