Ornamental Carving: Eagle c. 1940

Frances Cohen’s *Ornamental Carving: Eagle* is a delicate and patriotic work from c. 1940. The drawing features a golden eagle with outstretched wings clutching an American flag in its talons. The eagle, a symbol of the United States, carries a banner inscribed with “Remember the Maine,” a phrase invoking the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor in 1898. This poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in American history is depicted in Cohen’s work with a beautiful and understated simplicity, creating a moving tribute to the event.