Eagle

c. 1939

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a bird with its wings spread open atop a spherical base. The material appears to be metallic, likely bronze, with a dark, aged patina. The feathers and form of the bird are detailed and dynamic. The sculpture is oriented for frontal viewing to showcase the bird's outstretched wings and posture while looking downwards.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.6 x 50.3 cm (14 13/16 x 19 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 23 3/4" wide; 15" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17182

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 460, no. 1597.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHRIS MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539908

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