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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Sternpiece: Eagle

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts an eagle with spread wings perched on a rocky surface. The eagle's plumage is painted gold. In the center, the eagle holds a shield with red and white stripes, blue on top, and white stars. The background is blue and covers the semicircular panel.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 48.4 cm (11 3/8 x 19 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16380

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535210

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