Weather Vane
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 28.5 cm (9 x 11 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16268
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate *Weather Vane*, graphite drawing on paperboard by Bernard Westott, created around 1936. Measuring 22.9 x 28.5 cm, this precise rendering captures the essence of an original 24-inch-wide American folk object, showcasing Westmacott's skill in three-dimensional craftsmanship into meticulous two-dimensional detail. As part of the National Gallery Art's Index of American collection, it exemplifies the Federal Art Project's during the Great Depression. The Index of American Design (5–1942), a Works Progress Administration initiative, employed artists like Westmacott to document...