Two eagle sculptures (one atop the dome) define the exterior of the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota.
WITH ALL THAT THE NATIONAL Eagle Center in Wabasha offers, it is perhaps easy to overlook the art.
But the eagle sculptures and other artwork showcased in this Mississippi River side building deserve study and appreciation.
The eagle possesses a certain strength and beauty worthy of symbolizing the United States of America. As such, many artists have recreated this symbol of freedom.
The Bicentennial Eagle by A. Giannelli.
From a sterling silver and 24K gold sculpture by A. Giannelli to a child’s colored drawing of an eagle discovered on a shelf, art abounds in this Minnesota eagle center.
Simply look and you will see.
Art.
In the gift shop.
In a wing on display (although not from an eagle).
Everywhere.
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CHECK BACK for a post on more art, this time outside of the National Eagle Center in Wabasha.
Click here to read my first post on the eagle center.
© Copyright 2014 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Great art! When Chris and I talked about making a visit here we decided we had probably driven through this town but did not know of this great place. Definitely on our to do list now! Thanks for the tour ahead of time.
It’s off the “river road,” Highway 61. You would love Wabasha. Always happy to lead a tour by photography.
Beautiful Art Captures:) Happy Weekend!
One of these days Audrey, I hope to see an eagle in their natural habitat; have seen them at the zoo but that’s not quite the same. Enjoyed your post.
In the past week, we’ve seen lots of eagles. Several again this weekend while traveling to eastern Wisconsin.
You know what fascinates me most about eagles? Those severe beaks.
Yeah, I wouldn’t want to be their prey.
Beautiful. Counted about a dozen eagles in a tree on our way to La Crosse this morning. Said to DH….it must be a really strong tree to support all that feathered weight!!!!!!
Sweet. A dozen eagles in a tree? We drove by La Crosse Friday morning and didn’t see any eagles.
You were in LaCrosse??????
Nope, just driving by/through on our way to visit our daughter in eastern Wisconsin.
Ah yes…….