Finial Eagle

c. 1937

James McLellan

Associated Names
James McLellan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an eagle. The painting features a detailed depiction of an eagle perched on a stand against a plain background. The bird's plumage is intricately rendered with a variety of shades of brown, giving texture and depth to each feather. The eagle's posture is proud and regal, as it gazes forward with a piercing look. The artist has employed a naturalistic style, capturing the strength and majesty of the bird with keen precision and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 63 x 48 cm (24 13/16 x 18 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9744

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 817, no. 2872.

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Jas McLellan

Wikidata ID

Q64580623

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