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Eagle

1935/1942

Betty Fuerst

Associated Names

Betty Fuerst

Artist, American, 1905 - 1984

The image displays a wooden carving of an eagle's head. The carving includes intricate feather patterns. The colors used are earthy browns and reddish-browns with shadows for depth. The eagle head is centered and slightly tilted to the left, set against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.6 x 44.5 cm (13 5/8 x 17 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9837

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Nov. 11th '38

Wikidata ID

Q64537500

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