Eagle from USS Enterprise

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a painting of an eagle with a scroll inscribed "E PLURIBUS UNUM" perched on rocks. The eagle has its wings fully extended, and is holding a shield, an olive branch, and arrows. The painting is done in the style of John James Audubon. The banner with the phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is scrolled across the eagle. The color palette is warm, with browns and golds dominant. The details of feathers and talons are meticulously rendered.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 44.6 cm (11 13/16 x 17 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16381

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 40.

Wikidata ID

Q64535211

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