Eagle

Art Historical Context

John Haley Bellamy's *Eagle* (c. 1890), carved from white pine, exemplifies the vibrant tradition of American folk art in late 19th century. Measuring 17 × 29¼ inches, this dynamic sculpture captures the bald eagle—the enduring symbol of American freedom and strength—in a bold, low-relief style. Bellamy a self-taught car from New Hampshire, produced of these patriotic emblems between the 1870s and 1910s, often commissioned for ship figureheads, lodge signs, and public buildings during the post-Civil War era of national pride and expansion. The artwork's historical significance lies in its ref...