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Weather Vane Finial

Rollington Campbell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a sculptural eagle. The image shows an eagle with its wings spread open, featuring detailed feather patterns on the wings and body. The eagle's beak is slightly open. The sculpture is mounted on a spherical object, potentially symbolizing a globe, and supported by a vertical stand. The eagle conveys majesty and strength through the dynamic wing motion. The artist's technique emphasizes textural contrasts and the sculpture's three-dimensionality.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3017 × 3875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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