Coverlet: Eagle Coin

1938

Eileen Knox

Associated Names
Eileen Knox

Artist, American, 1880 - 1946

This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern featuring an eagle and geometric motifs. The central piece of the image showcases a stylized, symmetrical eagle with a circular orientation surrounded by a border of stars and foliage patterns, which is further encompassed by intricate geometric and floral designs. The composition utilizes a primarily red, blue, and white color palette, with the eagle depicted prominently in white against a blue circular background. The pattern is framed in a way suggestive of cultural or traditional textile design. The interplay of colors and detailed motifs give it an ornamental and classical appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.9 x 28.7 cm (12 15/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 79" long; 73" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.748


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: EILEEN KNOX 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64557997

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