Eagle Emblem

1935/1942

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a heraldic emblem with an eagle and shield. The image shows an eagle with outstretched wings, holding a bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. The eagle looks towards a circular arrangement of stars surrounded by a cloud-like element. A shield with vertical red and white stripes and a blue field with stars covers the eagle's body. Above the eagle's head is a banner with the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM." This is in the style of traditional American heraldry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 22.2 cm (11 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9829

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: W.

Wikidata ID

Q64537337

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