Cow Weather Vane 1935 - 1942

Here we have an anonymous metal 'Cow Weather Vane', its date of origin is unknown. The first thing you notice is the metallic shimmer, a dance of light and shadow, like a landscape painting made of metal. The dark browns and grays give way to flashes of brass and silver, mirroring the moods of the sky. Up close, you can see the texture, not just the smooth surface, but the hammered dents, the subtle curves, the way the metal has been worked and weathered. This isn't just a weather vane; it's a record of time, a story etched in metal. Look at the detail around the underbelly. It's amazing how much information is given. It reminds me a little of H.C. Westermann's sculptures, crafted with such care and a deep love for the material. This cow, like Westermann's boxes, invites us to find our own meaning in its form, to see art as a continuous conversation, full of questions and possibilities.