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Bellamy Eagle

1935/1942

Elizabeth Moutal

Associated Names

Elizabeth Moutal

Artist, American, 1909 - 2000

This is a drawing of a white bird carrying a banner. The bird is holding a banner in its beak that reads "Don't Give Up The Ship!" The drawing uses muted colors including cream, navy blue, and red. The background is cream and the bird is shaded for a three-dimensional effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 32.4 x 53.5 cm (12 3/4 x 21 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9828

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 186, no. 368.

Wikidata ID

Q64558758

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