Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Wood Carvings of the American Eagle" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 23c Flag Pre-sorted First Class Coil stamp issue of September 27, 1991.

Throughout the history of the United States, many images have come to symbolize the ideals of the nation. But since the nation's history began, the American flag and the Bald Eagle have been held in reverence as the very essence of the nation. America's first national flag was raised on a hill near Boston on January 4, 1776, by the troops of General George Washington. It was named the Grand Union Flag, and bore thirteen red and blue stripes. It also displayed the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George -- symbols of America's British heritage. It was only after the Declaration of Independence was signed that Americans chose a flag of their own. Through the years, the design of the flag retained many of its original symbols while abandoning others. In 1818, the American flag was officially returned to its original thirteen stripes, with but a single star to be added upon the field of blue for each new state. The Bald Eagle, too, is symbolic of the mighty, peaceloving nation. For example, on June 20, 1782, the infant American government adopted The Great Seal of the United States. An image of the nation's independence and equality, the Seal bears the figure of an Eagle, chosen to grace the Seal for its self-reliance and proud bearing.

Image Size: 11.25 x 22.75 in.
Overall Size: 22 x 29.25 in.
Unframed.
(B11489)

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