Wall Design

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a bald eagle with a shield and an olive branch. The central eagle is shown with outstretched wings, holding an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left. The eagle carries a shield with vertical red and white stripes on its chest and a banner above its head reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM." The background includes circular laurel wreaths. The style is early American folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silkscreen on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.5 x 76.1 cm (21 7/8 x 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7746

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534986

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