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American Eagle on Red Scroll

W. H. Bean

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of an eagle titled "American Eagle on Red Scroll" by W. H. Bean. The eagle has its wings spread, appearing to be flying downward. It has a white head and neck with dark feathers on its body and wings. The eagle's talons are visible. A circular border surrounds the eagle, featuring a laurel wreath on the bottom half and a blank scroll banner at the top. The artist's signature is in the bottom right corner. The background is a grayscale sky with dark ground.

Artwork Details

Date
1860–1900
Medium
Oil on canvas, mounted on masonite
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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