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The sculpture depicts a bird with its wings slightly spread and its head turned to the side. It is made of a material resembling bronze, giving it a metallic, golden-brown color. The feathers are detailed, with each layer carefully crafted for a realistic appearance. The bird stands on a textured base, and its eyes and beak are prominent features. The sculpture appears small and designed for indoor display, featuring a shiny surface that reflects light.
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The sculpture depicts a bird with its wings slightly spread and its head turned to the side. It is made of a material resembling bronze, giving it a metallic, golden-brown color. The feathers are detailed, with each layer carefully crafted for a realistic appearance. The bird stands on a textured base, and its eyes and beak are prominent features. The sculpture appears small and designed for indoor display, featuring a shiny surface that reflects light.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Pair of Eagles [left-facing eagle]

Probably South Netherlandish or German (Nuremberg)

Date
c. 1500/1560
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall: 28 cm (11 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Accession number
2022.181.55.2
Credit line
Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • German

NGA object ID 138816. 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.