Bulto-"Madonna"

1939

Carl O'Bergh

Associated Names
Carl O'Bergh

Artist, American, 1911 - 1978

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure with folded hands positioned near the chest. The figure is dressed in a long, flowing garment with a pattern of horizontal stripes and triangular shapes. The sculpture is painted in earthy tones with a light brown or beige hue. The face features simple yet defined features. The headdress or veil, as well as the base, are colored in a dark tone, likely blue or black. The material appears to be wood or a similar textured substance. The figure stands upright on a rectangular base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.9 x 33.8 cm (19 5/8 x 13 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21 1/2"high; 6"wide at base

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6970

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64537986

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