Firemark

c. 1940

Rose Campbell-Gerke

Associated Names
Rose Campbell-Gerke

Artist, American, 1879-1964

The sculpture depicts an eagle in a side profile, with its wings partially spread. The eagle is embossed on a rectangular plaque with rounded edges. The material seems to be a dark, patinated metal, possibly bronze. The eagle is highly detailed, showing the texture of its feathers, beak, and talons. The sculpture is a raised relief against the flat background of the plaque, giving it depth. The overall presentation highlights the eagle's strong presence on the plaque.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33 x 24.3 cm (13 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10231


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 104, pl. 319.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ROSE-CAMPBELL-GERKE

Wikidata ID

Q64629896

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