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ArtistA masterpiece created by a glassmaker, goldsmith and engraver: A bald eagle flying with a rattlesnake Imagine a work of art that combines the talents of a glassmaker, a goldsmith and an engraver to capture the majestic power and dynamism of a bald eagle hunting in the harsh Nevada desert. The glassmaker's contribution: A big, transparent glass plate forms the basis of the artwork. The eagle's body is created from opalescent white glass, symbolizing its strength and nobility. The wings are made of yellow and orange glass, capturing the movement of the eagle. The glass is carefully ground and shaped to give the eagle's feathers a realistic texture. The goldsmith's contribution: An 18-carat gold eagle is attached to the glass plate. The goldsmith has carefully detailed the eagle's beak, eyes and claws. The rattlesnake is made of red gold with yellow diamond eyes, symbolizing its poisonous nature. The golden snake wraps itself around the eagle's leg, a symbol of the eagle's victory over its prey. Engraver's contribution: The landscape behind the eagle and snake is engraved in the glass plate. Dunes in the foreground are created by small, deep lines that capture the texture of the desert. Distant mountains in the background are created by finer lines that give a sense of depth. A cactus is engraved in the center of the scene, with small, sharp lines highlighting its spikes.
A collaborative masterpiece blending glassmaking, goldsmithing, and engraving to depict a powerful bald eagle in flight with a rattlesnake in the Nevada desert. Opalescent glass forms the eagle, 18-carat gold details its features, and an engraved desert landscape sets the scene.