Toy Bank: Eagle

c. 1940

Clarence W. Dawson

Associated Names
Clarence W. Dawson

Artist, American, c. 1909 - 1980

A large bird with detailed, patterned wings is perched on a textured surface, which appears to be a carved object with additional figures and shapes. The color palette consists of earthy tones, featuring shades of gray, brown, and some hints of gold. The bird is positioned centrally, with its wings slightly outstretched, while on the left, there are smaller carved figures. The carved object rests on a flat surface, and the entire composition is centered in the image with a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.3 x 30.5 cm (8 3/4 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" high; 6" long; 4 1/2" wide; wing span: 5"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8494

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C.W. Dawson

Wikidata ID

Q64540088

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