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Eagle and Stars Bedspread

Marian Curtis Foster

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an embroidered square textile featuring an eagle motif. The artwork showcases a central red eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by a pattern of small blue stars and floral designs in pink and blue. The outer edges of the textile are adorned with symmetrical blue vine-like patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3379 × 4142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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