Weather Vane - Angel Gabriel
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 44.1 x 39.9 cm (17 3/8 x 15 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16320
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Weather Vane - Angel Gabriel*, a captivating 1938 watercolor and graphite rendering by artist Howard Weld, measuring 44.1 x 39.9 cm. This delicate work on paperboard captures the graceful form of a traditional American weather vane shaped as the archangel Gabriel, trumpet in hand, poised atop a rooftop pinnacle. Weld's meticulous graphite lines define the vane's sculptural details—flowing robes, outstretched wings, and directional arrow—while vibrant watercolors bring to life its weathered patina and metallic sheen, evoking the craftsmanship of bygone eras. Created as part of the ...