Ornamental Carving: Eagle and Snake

c. 1940

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names
Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a golden eagle perched on a coiled snake. The eagle appears stylized, gripping the snake with its talons. Both the eagle and snake are depicted in shades of brown and gold against a pale background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 54.3 cm (15 1/16 x 21 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9819

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 812, no. 2855.

Wikidata ID

Q64534318

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