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UnknownAmerican or English School Perched Eaglec. 1840s
c. 1840s
$4,800
£3,685.94
€4,228.35
CA$6,744.56
A$7,553.49
CHF 3,941.28
MX$92,262.57
NOK 50,144.61
SEK 47,267.31
DKK 31,555.67
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This striking mid-19th century oil painting captures the drama and majesty of a perched eagle surveying its domain at dusk. Painted around the 1840s, the work evokes the spirit of the American wilderness through rich, earthy tones and a keen eye for atmospheric tension. The eagle, rendered with remarkable texture and anatomical precision, stands triumphantly over its prey, its wings folded in solemn dominance. A flock of birds in flight drifts across the sky in a perfect V formation, while the fading golden light casts a glow over distant mountains. The composition blends Romantic ideals of the sublime with early American symbolism, embodying freedom, power, and a fierce connection to the land. A powerful example of early wildlife painting with allegorical weight. This painting comes unsigned, but is attributed to an American School Artist.
- Creation Year:c. 1840s
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fredericksburg, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2574216672262
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