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This is a drawing of an eagle with a patriotic design. It features a stylized eagle with its wings spread wide against a background adorned with stars and stripes. The eagle holds an emblem with a shield and a ribbon. Cylindrical elements are depicted beneath the eagle. The drawing uses a palette of soft grey tones, highlighting its detailed line work and shading for texture and depth.
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This is a drawing of an eagle with a patriotic design. It features a stylized eagle with its wings spread wide against a background adorned with stars and stripes. The eagle holds an emblem with a shield and a ribbon. Cylindrical elements are depicted beneath the eagle. The drawing uses a palette of soft grey tones, highlighting its detailed line work and shading for texture and depth.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt (Detail)

Ruth Buker

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 26.5 cm (14 x 10 7/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.66
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Missouri
  • American
  • quilted
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: R. BUKER

NGA object ID 12275. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.