This is a drawing of an eagle emblem. The central focus of the image is a detailed illustration of a golden eagle with outstretched wings, gripping a shield adorned with intricate scrollwork. The eagle's feathers are carefully rendered, giving a sense of texture and depth to the illustration. The shield carried by the eagle is plain. Surrounding the eagle and shield are embellishments resembling ornate flourishes or ribbons. The drawing has a classic and formal appearance. The background is plain, drawing attention to the emblem itself. The signature "Frank H. Gray" is visible below the image.

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Door Knocker

Frank Gray (American, 1889 - 1962)

c. 1940

Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 42.5 x 34.7 cm (16 3/4 x 13 11/16 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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