Retablo

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image shows a large, abstract heart shape at the center. It is encircled by a green band resembling a twisted rope and topped with a cross-like form. Red lines radiate out from the heart towards an oval border, creating a sunburst effect. The overall design evokes a heart symbol intertwined with circular and linear elements, resembling a traditional sacred heart motif.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 2.8 cm (14 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: actual size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6831

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: E Boyd.

Wikidata ID

Q64556079

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