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Eagle

Helen E. Gilman

National Gallery of Art

There is a bird-shaped object resembling a kite in the image. The object is positioned horizontally across the center. It features a color palette of muted browns, greens, blue, red, and white. The kite is set against a plain, light cream-colored background. Its wings are spread outward and slightly upward. The bird's head is angled upward, and the entire shape points to the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4981 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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