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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Architectural Carving

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

This is a painting of an eagle perched on a decorative emblem. The image features an eagle with its wings spread, positioned above a banner that bears the inscription, "IN TIME OF PEACE. PREPARE FOR WAR." The eagle is set against a backdrop of golden radiating rays and stylized clouds. The design includes intricate scrollwork framing the central elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 49.5 cm (12 x 19 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17211

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535271

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