Swing Torch

Herman Bader

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an eagle-shaped object with two cylindrical handles. The eagle is depicted in a frontal view, showing detailed feather patterns across its body and wings. There are cylindrical elements protruding from the back of the bird. Below the eagle, there is a supporting structure or stand, which is connected to another cylindrical element. The drawing is signed "H. BADER" in the bottom right corner. The shading and use of light and shadow contribute to the dimensionality of the drawing, giving the eagle an almost lifelike presence despite the stylized form.