Ship's Stern Ornament

c. 1940

L. B. Hartmann

Associated Names
L. B. Hartmann

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an eagle with a shield. The artwork depicts a golden eagle with one wing raised and its head turned to the side. The eagle is perched on a laurel branch or similar element, and it clutches a shield emblazoned with stars and stripes. The painting exhibits fine detail in the feathers, capturing the natural texture and vibrancy of the bird.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.2 cm (14 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18017

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E. Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64592621

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