Eagle

1935/1942

Elisabeth Fulda

Associated Names
Elisabeth Fulda

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an eagle in flight. The image features a detailed rendering of an eagle with wings extended as if soaring through the sky. The bird is depicted in a monochromatic palette, primarily using shades of blue, highlighting the intricate details of its feathers. The texture of the feathers shows subtle shading and intricate line work, giving the eagle a three-dimensional appearance. The background is a plain, light color, which contrasts with the dark hues of the eagle, allowing it to stand out prominently.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.1 x 52 cm (15 3/8 x 20 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9834


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 816, no. 2870.

Wikidata ID

Q64558561

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