Golden Eagle

c. 1941

Clarence W. Dawson

Associated Names
Clarence W. Dawson

Artist, American, c. 1909 - 1980

The image depicts a large eagle sculpture with outstretched wings perched on top of an orb-like object. The eagle is rendered in shades of gold and brown with intricate detailing, especially in the feathers, while the orb beneath it is textured in gray with darker accents. The eagle is centrally positioned at the top of the image, dominating the frame, while the orb sits directly beneath it, aligned with the center. The color palette consists of metallic yellows, browns, grays, and a muted light background, emphasizing the sculpture’s details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 49.5 cm (20 1/16 x 19 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9735


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C.W. Dawson

Wikidata ID

Q64540091

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