Artist:
N.C. Wyeth
(American, 1882 - 1945)
Our Emblem, composition drawing
Medium: Charcoal on paper
Date: 1942
Dimensions:
sight: 44 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (113 x 87.6 cm)
Private collection, Wilmington, DE
Accession number: SUPP2000.1223
Research Number: NCW: 1223
InscribedLower right: N. C. W.
ProvenanceWyeth family; (Nicholas Wyeth);
Curatorial RemarksIn August, 1942, Wyeth recieved explicit instructions regarding this composition: "... A long time ago, you illustrated a book of American patriotic poems, by Brander Mathew. Our client has seen this book, and he would like you to paint the eagle as you did for the frontispiece of this book" (American Artists Company to NCW, Wyeth Family Archives, Aug. 10, 1942).
The Brandywine River Museum holds a lantern slide (NCWS.95.1825.169) made from this drawing, which was used in the transfer of the design from paper to panel (NCW 2094).
The Brandywine River Museum holds a lantern slide (NCWS.95.1825.169) made from this drawing, which was used in the transfer of the design from paper to panel (NCW 2094).
Image Source for printed Catalogue Raisonne:photography directly from artwork
Photo Credit:lantern slide (BRM library)