Imperial Eagle

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts an eagle with green patina; specifically, the "Imperial Eagle". The bird has its head turned to the left, with wings folded against its body and slightly raised. It stands on a flat, oval base. The body of the eagle is covered in textured feathers; the eye is made of a dark material. The beak is short and hooked. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray; the sculpture casts a shadow to the right. The patina on the sculpture exhibits shades of green.