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Small Carved Bellamy Eagle

Harriette Gale

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a stylized bird with outstretched wings. The bird is depicted with its wings fully spread. The drawing is rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading, emphasizing the details in the bird's feathers and body. The color palette is composed of muted earthy tones, giving the bird a naturalistic appearance. The background is left intentionally plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4658 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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