Centaur Weather Vane c. 1938

"Centaur Weather Vane" is a watercolor painting by James McLellan, executed around 1938. The artwork depicts a stylized centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse, holding a bow and arrow. The centaur is rendered in a golden hue, evoking the material of the weather vane, suggesting a design for an actual object. McLellan, a prolific artist known for his diverse range of subjects, captured the dynamic pose of the centaur, portraying its mythical power and symbolic significance. The artwork's focus on a specific, functional object highlights McLellan's interest in both the artistic and practical aspects of design.