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Spread Eagle Relief

1935/1942

Flora Merchant

Associated Names

Flora Merchant

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an eagle perched on a decorative base. The image depicts a detailed and stylized eagle rendered in shades of brown and gold, with its wings partly spread and head facing left. Beneath the eagle, there is an elaborately designed base in muted blue and earthy tones. The background is a plain light color, emphasizing the central subject of the eagle and its base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 31.5 x 43.8 cm (12 3/8 x 17 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16361

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561635

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