Carved Eagle

c. 1942

Alice Cosgrove

Associated Names
Alice Cosgrove

Artist, American, c. 1906 - 1971

This is a drawing of an eagle with a ribbon that says "Don't Give Up The Ship." The drawing features a stylized eagle with outstretched wings. Draped over the eagle is a ribbon with the words "Don't Give Up The Ship" written in blue letters outlined in red. The ribbon is decorated with blue and red stars on the edges. The minimalistic background emphasizes the eagle and the ribbon. The eagle is depicted with a classical design, giving it a sense of dignity and strength. The clean lines and precise use of color make this drawing striking in its simplicity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 52.3 cm (11 x 20 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16384


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alice Cosgrove 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64534483

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