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Eagle from Tugboat Wheelhouse

John W. Kelleher

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an eagle with its wings spread wide and its beak open. The eagle is primarily golden in color, with intricate details that define the feathers and body. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood. The eagle is mounted on a cylindrical base, which is painted in green with a twisting rope-like design around it. The sculpture is positioned sideways.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4836 × 3109 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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