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Carved Wooden Eagle

Robert Gilson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an eagle in flight. The artwork depicts a detailed and lifelike eagle in mid-flight with its wings fully spread. The bird's plumage is intricately rendered with each feather shown in shades of brown and white. The eagle's head is turned to the side, with its beak open. Details such as the eagle's gaze and talons convey its strength. The background is plain, drawing focus to the bird. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for realistic bird paintings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4858 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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