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The image shows a large bronze-colored bell with an intricate design of an eagle with outspread wings and a shield. The bell has warm metallic tones ranging from dark brown to gold, with subtle gradients highlighting its curvature. The bell is placed centrally in the image, with the clapper visible inside. The background is plain and off-white.
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The image shows a large bronze-colored bell with an intricate design of an eagle with outspread wings and a shield. The bell has warm metallic tones ranging from dark brown to gold, with subtle gradients highlighting its curvature. The bell is placed centrally in the image, with the clapper visible inside. The background is plain and off-white.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Animal Bell

Gerald Transpota

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 27.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: Approximately 5 1/2"high x 5"wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6702
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Boston
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: GTRANSPOTA JR

NGA object ID 18902. 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.