Eagle's Head
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 36.4 x 48.9 cm (14 5/16 x 19 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.17097
Art Historical Context
Behold the striking *Eagle's Head*, a vivid watercolor and graphite rendering on paperboard created by an anonymous American artist between 1935 and 1942. Measuring 36.4 x 48.9 cm, this work captures the fierce gaze and textured feathers of an eagle in exquisite detail, evoking the bold spirit of American symbolism. Part of the National Gallery of's collection (Department CG-W), it exemplifies the precision of 20th-century documentary art. This piece hails from the *Index of American Design*, a monumental Works Progress Administration (WPA) project launched during the Great Depression. From 1...
About the Artist
American 20th Century
"American 20th Century" is the designation used by major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art (NGA) for anonymous and unidentified artists active in the United States during the twentieth century. The artist's personal identity, early life, and training remain undocumented, reflecting the challenges of attribution for unattributed works from this era. No specific teachers, art schools,...