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Door Knocker

E.N. Dunne

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an eagle emblem with a shield. The image features a stylized eagle with outspread wings, holding a shield emblazoned with the word "Townsend." The eagle's head is portrayed in profile, and it appears to be rendered in shades of muted brown and golden hues. The shield is central, with decorative elements resembling tassels on either side. Beneath the emblem, there appears to be a ribbon or scroll-like element, and there are laurel branches flanking the lower part of the design.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3446 × 4233 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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