Weather Vane Finial

Art Historical Context

**Weather Vane Finial** *Rollington Campbell, c.1936* Graphite on paperboard,29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.) *Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art* This delicate graphite drawing captures the graceful form of a weather vane fin, a decorative topper often crowning the spires of barns, homes, and public buildings in early America. Created by artist Rollington Campbell around 1936, the work exemplifies the meticulous rendering techniques of its medium—graphite on paperboard—producing fine lines and subtle shading that highlight the object's contours and craftsmanship. Weather v...