This is a painting of an eagle holding arrows and a branch. The image depicts a golden eagle with its wings spread wide. Featured on its chest is a shield bearing stars and red and white stripes. The eagle is perched on a collection of arrows, emphasizing strength. Alongside the arrows is an olive branch. The background is plain, allowing the details of the eagle's feathers and the colors of the shield to stand out. The composition conveys themes of patriotism and balance between power and peace. This is in style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1940
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 4747 × 3388 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original