Wood Carving Of The American Eagle With Whaling Ship Captain
by Chris Calle
Title
Wood Carving Of The American Eagle With Whaling Ship Captain
Artist
Chris Calle
Medium
Painting - Mixed Media On Hot Press Illustration Board
Description
Flying free and proud, the American eagle soars above the plains. In her magnificent flight, she captures the spirit of a nation. For, from the very days when America's liberty was formed, the strength and pride of the eagle has been a guiding force. And, in 1782, the eagle was chosen as a symbol of the budding republic. Even in folk art, America reflects the influence of this majestic bird. In the early 1800's as the towns of New England forged a living from the sea, woodcarvings of the eagle often led her ships to bountiful catches and safe ports. Crafting figureheads out of wood became an art and the eagle, carved in fine detail, was a favorite subject. All along the Atlantic seaboard, masters of the craft set up shops near the shipyards, as ship captains sought the best of their designs. The carvings soon came to be used on stem board and mast board, and to adorn furniture and interior and exterior architectural elements, too. And thus, the American eagle was portrayed in many artful forms. One of the carvings depicted on this painting features a beautifully streamlined figurehead, and the art offers a likeness of a New England ship captain who might have bought it.
Please note the "Fine Art America" watermark will not appear on the painting or any print reproduction.
Artwork Copyright © 1988 Wind River Studios Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved under United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Artwork in any way. Any sale of the physical original does not include or convey the Copyright or any right comprised in the Copyright. WRSH Stock Number XB11492
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