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Wood Carving - Eagle

Harry King

National Gallery of Art

A painting of a bird with outstretched wings. The artwork portrays a bird in a simplistic style, highlighting its form and flight motion. The bird is shown in a side view, with wings fully extended as if flying. Muted colors and soft shading are used to create depth and dimensionality in the feathers and body. The style is reminiscent of traditional folk or primitive art, focusing on capturing the essence rather than detailed realism. The background is plain, drawing attention to the bird.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4307 × 3385 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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