← Liberto, Virgil A.

The sculpture depicts an eagle with its wings partially spread and a raised head. It appears circular in form and is set within a round medallion or plaque. The color is consistent brown. The eagle is intricately detailed, showing its plumage and beak. The background is plain.

Plaque

Liberto, Virgil A. · American

c. 1940

Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Classification
Index of American Design
Period
1926 to 1950
Image size
3339 × 4603px

Description

The sculpture depicts an eagle with its wings partially spread and a raised head. It appears circular in form and is set within a round medallion or plaque. The color is consistent brown. The eagle is intricately detailed, showing its plumage and beak. The background is plain.

Rights & Source

Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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