This is a painting of the Great Seal of the State of California. The artwork features a circular emblem with a central design depicting mythology and symbolism associated with California. The central design shows a seated figure dressed in classical attire, holding a spear and shield, and a grizzly bear nearby. The background shows ships sailing on water, with hills or mountains in the backdrop. Above the central scene is the word "Eureka." The border features geometric patterns and spears, and the text "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA" encircles the core image.

Mosaic Marble "Ornament"

c. 1936

Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3422 × 4527px

Description

This is a painting of the Great Seal of the State of California. The artwork features a circular emblem with a central design depicting mythology and symbolism associated with California. The central design shows a seated figure dressed in classical attire, holding a spear and shield, and a grizzly bear nearby. The background shows ships sailing on water, with hills or mountains in the backdrop. Above the central scene is the word "Eureka." The border features geometric patterns and spears, and the text "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA" encircles the core image.

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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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