Crucifix - From the Vicinity of Mora

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image shows a figure on a cross in a crucifixion pose, with arms outstretched and legs slightly bent. The figure's head is tilted to the right, with facial features including large eyes, a nose, a beard, and a mustache. The hair is under a crown with pointed elements. The torso is muscular with marked ribs and muscles, wearing a garment with a circular pattern at the waist. Red patterns resembling wounds are visible on the body. The cross is simple with alternating sections of color. The background is plain with no extra elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 28.6 cm (14 7/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6766


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: E. Boyd.

Wikidata ID

Q64556055

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