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Hooked Rug

Georgine E. Mason

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized eagle with American flags and stars. The artwork features a central brown eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by various patriotic elements. Directly beneath the eagle is a shield with red and white stripes. On either side of the eagle are two blue triangles filled with white stars. Above the eagle, there is a blue banner decorated with stars in a lighter shade. The entire composition is framed within a beige background, bordered by a thin, uneven black line. Red stars adorn each corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4548 × 3315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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