Weather Vane - Cock
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16151
Art Historical Context
Behold the spirited *Weather Vane - Cock*, a meticulous graphite drawing by Rollington from the Index of American Design (1935/1942). Created as of the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project during the Great Depression, this work captures the essence of American folk art through precise documentation. Campbell, one of many artists employed in this ambitious initiative, rendered everyday objects like this rooster-shaped weather vane to preserve the nation's cultural heritage amid economic hardship. Measuring 28.9 x 22.9 cm on paperboard the drawing showcases Campbell's skillful us...