
Two Weather Vanes
Anderson, Elmer G. · American
c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Classification
- Index of American Design
- Period
- 1926 to 1950
- Image size
- 3397 × 4591px
Description
This is a drawing of a silhouette signage depicting a mounted figure. The image shows a silhouette of a sign with a horse and rider, accompanied by a hanging sign with text. The rider is holding an object that could be perceived as a weapon or a tool. The silhouetted figures are rendered in a simple, solid black against a plain background, emphasizing the contour and shape of the graphic elements. The background features faint, swirling lines. The overall effect is a stark and impactful visual that focuses on the interplay of positive and negative space.
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).