This is a painting of an eagle holding an American flag shield. The artwork features a golden eagle in mid-flight with its wings partially spread, holding a shield adorned with the American flag. The eagle's feathers are intricately detailed in gold and brown. The shield shows the colors of the American flag with stars and stripes. The background is plain white, highlighting the eagle and shield. This piece is reminiscent of John James Audubon's lifelike bird illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- 4888 × 3288 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original