Door Knocker

c. 1940

Frank Gray

Associated Names
Frank Gray

Artist, American, 1889 - 1962

This is a drawing of an eagle emblem. The central focus of the image is a detailed illustration of a golden eagle with outstretched wings, gripping a shield adorned with intricate scrollwork. The eagle's feathers are carefully rendered, giving a sense of texture and depth to the illustration. The shield carried by the eagle is plain. Surrounding the eagle and shield are embellishments resembling ornate flourishes or ribbons. The drawing has a classic and formal appearance. The background is plain, drawing attention to the emblem itself. The signature "Frank H. Gray" is visible below the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.5 x 34.7 cm (16 3/4 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9687


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Frank H. Gray.

Wikidata ID

Q64569965

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