Weather Vane c. 1939

"Weather Vane," a 1939 work by American artist John Sullivan, depicts a simple yet powerful image of a horse and its foal. The carved wooden figures, rendered in a red-brown hue, stand on a flat base, their silhouettes reminiscent of folk art tradition. The horse's head is lowered, perhaps gazing down at its young, showcasing a sense of parental affection. The work, intended as a weather vane, demonstrates Sullivan's skill in combining practicality with artistic expression.