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Ship's Stern Piece

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an eagle sitting on a decorated shield. The eagle has its wings partially spread and is perched on a stylized shield with red and white stripes and a field of blue. The eagle's talons grasp the shield, which is accompanied by an olive motif. The drawing showcases fine detailing and uses colors such as browns and golds for the eagle, and red, white, and blue for the shield. The composition conveys a sense of majesty and national symbolism.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4591 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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