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Coverlet: Eagle Coin

Eileen Knox

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern featuring an eagle and geometric motifs. The central piece of the image showcases a stylized, symmetrical eagle with a circular orientation surrounded by a border of stars and foliage patterns, which is further encompassed by intricate geometric and floral designs. The composition utilizes a primarily red, blue, and white color palette, with the eagle depicted prominently in white against a blue circular background. The pattern is framed in a way suggestive of cultural or traditional textile design. The interplay of colors and detailed motifs give it an ornamental and classical appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3498 × 3996 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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