Weather Vane
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.1 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 18 1/4" wide; 18 1/4" high
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16186
Art Historical Context
**Weather Vane**, a meticulous graphite drawing by Rollington circa 1936, captures the charm of an American folk art object from the National Gallery of Art Index of American Design collection Measuring 29.1 x 23 cm, this work renders a weather vane originally about 18¼ inches square, showcasing Campbell's skill in translating three-dimensional functional art into precise two-dimensional form. Weather vanes, often perched atop barns and steeples, served practical purposes while embodying regional craftsmanship and whimsy—think spirited roosters or directional figures spinning in the wind. Cre...