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Eagle

1935/1942

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names

Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts an eagle perched upon a decorative base. The eagle is intricately detailed with a strong curve to its beak and detailed feathers. The color appears to be dark, possibly grayscale or charcoal. The material is hard, possibly stone. The eagle is in an upright position with wings partially extended. Below the main image, there are three smaller sketches showing different stylized representations of an eagle.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 23.2 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9817

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Westmancott.

Wikidata ID

Q64537336

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