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Watercolor

Eugene B. Cunningham

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white watercolor artwork by Eugene B. Cunningham. An eagle sitting on a boat at the top center. The words "amidst" on the left and "flies" on the right, both written diagonally. The words are positioned on either side of the eagle at a diagonal angle. The eagle has outstretched wings and a ribbon in its beak. The eagle and boat are connected to a flower by a stream of water. The flower has three sets of leaves and petals. The bottom set of leaves and petals emerging from the water. Four additional floral arrangements are around the central flower. Two are on the left and two are on the right. A rocky landscape at the bottom with a body of water.

Artwork Details

Date
1882
Medium
Ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
American, Shaker
Dimensions
472 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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