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Ornamental Wood Carving: Eagle

Harriette Gale

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract arrangement of undulating, jagged lines forming the shape of an object with wings. The shapes resemble a mythical bird, with its wings spread wide and flames curling around its base. Sharp and soft curves create a dynamic appearance. The hues of golden yellow and warm orange enhance the fiery resemblance of the creature, suggestive of rebirth and renewal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4858 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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