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Small Ship's Billet Head

Alfred H. Smith

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an object with an eagle head and decorative carvings. The object has one end shaped like an eagle's head with details of feathers and features. The other end has ornamental designs that appear engraved or molded into the surface, with clean lines and shading suggesting precise drafting technique.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4657 × 3376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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