Crucifix

1939

Carl O'Bergh

Associated Names
Carl O'Bergh

Artist, American, 1911 - 1978

The sculpture depicts Jesus Christ crucified on the cross, with an INRI plaque above his head. Jesus has a somber expression, a crown of thorns, and a cloth around his waist. The colors are naturalistic: Jesus is a light flesh tone, and the cross has natural wood tones with red and green accents. Flanking the cross are two smaller figures on a black base. One figure is draped in a red robe with an apron, the other in a green robe with a red cloak. The figures are simplistic in style. The material appears to be wood, given the carving details and painted surface. The sculpture has a traditional and folk-like aesthetic, with vibrant colors and stylized forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.2 x 37.4 cm (20 9/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 23"high 16 1/2"wide at cross; 11 1/2"wide, base

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6952


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Carl O'Bergh / -39.

Wikidata ID

Q64537984

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