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American Eagle [working proof 1]

1994

Tom Marioni

Associated Names

Tom Marioni

Artist, American, born 1937

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

This is a painting of black feathers against a blue sky. The image features a collection of dark feathers set against a cloudy blue and white background. The feathers are detailed and appear to be in motion within the sky. The painterly style emphasizes the textures and lines of the feathers, resembling a watercolor painting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photogravure and spit bite aquatint in black and blue on wove Somerset paper [working proof 1]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

plate: 29.2 × 44 cm (11 1/2 × 17 5/16 in.)
sheet: 41 × 54.2 cm (16 1/8 × 21 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2024.132.474
Catalogue Raisonné

[working proof 1]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Marioni: American Eagle WP1" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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