Ship's Sternpiece

1935/1942

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of an eagle holding an American flag shield. The artwork features a golden eagle in mid-flight with its wings partially spread, holding a shield adorned with the American flag. The eagle's feathers are intricately detailed in gold and brown. The shield shows the colors of the American flag with stars and stripes. The background is plain white, highlighting the eagle and shield. This piece is reminiscent of John James Audubon's lifelike bird illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24 x 35.6 cm (9 7/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7968

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E. Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64540507

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