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Hoseholder with Fire Company Insignia

Elmer G. Anderson

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an eagle with its wings spread wide, prominently featured in the center. The eagle is carved in a detailed manner, showcasing individual feathers and an open beak. It appears to be made of a light-colored material, possibly wood, with a natural finish that highlights its texture. Flanking the eagle are symmetrical decorative elements that resemble foliage or ornamental scrollwork in muted shades of blue and red. Below the sculpture, on the surface, there is the name "ELMIRA C. ANDERSON" inscribed. The sculpture, viewed from a frontal angle, appears grand and intricate.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4992 × 2931 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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