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Eagle

c. 1938

Jane Iverson

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Jane Iverson

Artist, American, 1910 - 1997

The sculpture features an eagle with outstretched wings perched on a sphere. The eagle is golden in color and has intricate feathers. It is mounted on a rectangular base, giving it an elevated position. The eagle is gazing forward with its beak slightly open, in a poised stance. The sculpture combines realism with a stylized representation, conveying a sense of readiness or alertness.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 48.7 x 35.9 cm (19 3/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17178

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580835

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