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Jerome Hoxie

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an eagle head sculpture. The drawing features a intricately carved eagle head with a beak and eye. The beak texture suggests a robust material like wood or metal, and the plumage is shown in detail, revealing each feather with precision in brown and earthy tones. The artist's signature, "S. Jerome Hoxie '38," is visible at the bottom. The style aims for realism and detail, emphasizing texture and dimensionality.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4591 × 3232 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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