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This is a painting of an eagle perched on a decorative emblem. The image features an eagle with its wings spread, positioned above a banner that bears the inscription, "IN TIME OF PEACE. PREPARE FOR WAR." The eagle is set against a backdrop of golden radiating rays and stylized clouds. The design includes intricate scrollwork framing the central elements.
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This is a painting of an eagle perched on a decorative emblem. The image features an eagle with its wings spread, positioned above a banner that bears the inscription, "IN TIME OF PEACE. PREPARE FOR WAR." The eagle is set against a backdrop of golden radiating rays and stylized clouds. The design includes intricate scrollwork framing the central elements.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Carving

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 49.5 cm (12 x 19 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17211
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • Massachusetts
  • American

NGA object ID 29302. 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.