Eagle

c. 1936

Joseph Goldberg

Associated Names
Joseph Goldberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture shows an eagle with its wings spread wide, gripping arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other. The eagle's head is turned slightly to the side, with a shield displaying a striped and starred pattern on its chest. The predominantly wooden sculpture is painted in brown hues, with the shield featuring red, white, and blue colors. It is presented horizontally, giving the impression of soaring above.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.2 x 44.2 cm (8 3/4 x 17 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17145

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591189

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