Eagle

1938

Louis Plogsted

Associated Names
Louis Plogsted

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts an eagle with its wings spread out, perched on top of a spherical object decorated with a blue and white band. The eagle's feathers are intricately detailed and have a golden hue. The sculpture appears to be made from a combination of metals and another material for the sphere. It is placed on a hexagonal base. The eagle has a fierce expression, sharp talons, and spread wings, conveying a sense of power and authority.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 56 cm (14 x 22 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9736

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PLOGSTED 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64593996

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