The sculpture is of a horse in mid-gallop, crafted from wood with a weathered, grayish-brown color. The horse has a simplistic design with visible grain and texture, showcasing a rustic appearance. Its legs are extended and the mane is flowing, conveying a sense of movement. One of its legs has a rod-like support underneath it. The sculpture is flat and in a folk-art style, set against a light-colored backdrop.

Weather Vane

c. 1938

Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 4726 × 3370px

Description

The sculpture is of a horse in mid-gallop, crafted from wood with a weathered, grayish-brown color. The horse has a simplistic design with visible grain and texture, showcasing a rustic appearance. Its legs are extended and the mane is flowing, conveying a sense of movement. One of its legs has a rod-like support underneath it. The sculpture is flat and in a folk-art style, set against a light-colored backdrop.

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