Weather Vane Finial
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 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
1943.8.9801
Art Historical Context
**Weather Vane Finial** *Rollington Campbell, c.1936* Graphite on paperboard,29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.) *Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art* This delicate graphite drawing captures the graceful form of a weather vane fin, a decorative topper often crowning the spires of barns, homes, and public buildings in early America. Created by artist Rollington Campbell around 1936, the work exemplifies the meticulous rendering techniques of its medium—graphite on paperboard—producing fine lines and subtle shading that highlight the object's contours and craftsmanship. Weather v...