Eagle

c. 1941

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a stylized bird, likely representing a falcon or similar bird of prey, perched upright. The material appears to be wood, showcasing a rich, earthy brown color. The surface of the bird is decorated with an intricate pattern of diamond shapes. The bird's head is turned slightly to the side, giving it a profile view, and features a beak. The sculpture has a textured appearance, with detailed carvings on the wings and tail, as well as a platform at the base on which the bird stands.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.9 x 30.4 cm (17 5/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 5/8" wide; 2 5/8" deep; 10 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17091

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 137, no. 269.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574326

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