Eagles

Artist John Young-Hunter (Scottish, 1874 - 1955)

Mediumpencil on paper

Dimensions9 5/8 x 14 1/4 inches (24.5 x 36.2 cm)

Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965

Object number31.29.21

ClassificationsPaper

DescriptionSketch of four eagles.

Label TextYoung-Hunter drew four eagles in flight as an exercise for his artistic skills. He had studied art in the academic tradition, where the training taught him to draw accurately. With this sketch, he made his lines loosely with smudges. He appeared to draw quickly. Yet he included enough details and observation to give a faithful concept of the birds. On the left, he drew two bald eagles with their characteristic white heads and large hooked beaks. On the right are two juvenile bald eagles with their still-dark heads. The artist’s widow gave this sketch to H.J. Lutcher Stark as a birthday present.

ProvenanceJohn Young-Hunter [1874-1955], Taos, New Mexico; by inheritance to Eve Renz Young-Hunter [Eve Renz Schroeer 1881-1967], Taos, New Mexico; gifted December 8, 1959 to H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art

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