Door Knocker

Frank Gray

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an eagle emblem. The central focus of the image is a detailed illustration of a golden eagle with outstretched wings, gripping a shield adorned with intricate scrollwork. The eagle's feathers are carefully rendered, giving a sense of texture and depth to the illustration. The shield carried by the eagle is plain. Surrounding the eagle and shield are embellishments resembling ornate flourishes or ribbons. The drawing has a classic and formal appearance. The background is plain, drawing attention to the emblem itself. The signature "Frank H. Gray" is visible below the image.