Crucifix

c. 1939

Pearl Davis

Associated Names
Pearl Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a figure on a wooden cross. The person is positioned with their arms outstretched, nailed to a horizontal beam, and their feet crossed and nailed to the vertical beam. The figure has a crown of thorns on their head and features a serene expression, with closed eyes and a beard. Their hair is long, wavy, and brown. The figure is minimally clothed with a blue-grey loincloth wrapped around their waist. Surrounding the image is a plain, light background. Above the figure's head, on the cross, there is a sign that reads "J.N.R.J."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 35.4 cm (18 1/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/2"long; 14"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6913

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PEARL DAVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64619247

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