Stern Piece: Eagle

c. 1939

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a painting of a carved wooden eagle shown mid-flight with its wings extended, clutching a rope around a circular metal object. The detailed feathered body and warm earthy tones give the impression of polished wood or gold. The eagle's expression and posture convey a sense of vigilance and protection. The background is minimal, focusing solely on the eagle. The style is reminiscent of American folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 54.7 cm (15 x 21 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 66" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14884

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 821, no. 2885.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mary E. Humes / Art Project of Virginia

Wikidata ID

Q64607896

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