Prairie Horse Weather Vane c. 1936

Salvatore Borrazzo's "Prairie Horse Weather Vane" is a pencil drawing depicting a stylized horse in a galloping pose, designed to be a weather vane. The drawing was likely created as a design for a weather vane, capturing the horse's dynamic movement and suggesting its use as a wind indicator. Borrazzo, a renowned artist known for his realistic depictions of animals, captures the essence of the horse, emphasizing its flowing mane and tail, which would have been crafted in metal for the final weather vane. This drawing offers a glimpse into the creative process of an American Folk Art artist, highlighting the fusion of functional and artistic elements in his work.