Weather Vane - Count Casimir Pulaski by Elmer R. Kottcamp

Weather Vane - Count Casimir Pulaski c. 1940

elmerrkottcamp

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

possibly oil pastel

unrealistic statue

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This watercolor on paper by Elmer R. Kottcamp depicts a weather vane in the form of Count Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-American military leader who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Created in 1940, the artwork captures the intricate detail of the metal vane, showcasing the figure's silhouette with a sword held in one hand and his distinctive plumed hat. Kottcamp's meticulous rendering highlights the historical significance of Pulaski, while emphasizing the artistry of early American weather vane creation.