Santo (St. Michael)

c. 1939

Margery Parish

Associated Names
Margery Parish

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an angelic figure holding a cross. The figure has wings and is holding a large cross. The composition is framed within an arch-like shape. The colors used are warm, with browns, reds, and soft yellows dominating the palette. Black lines accentuate the features, adding definition and detail. Dot-like motifs line the border of the primary rectangle, and the overall style is reminiscent of religious iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 28.9 cm (14 9/16 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11"x16"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6974

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: M. PARISH

Wikidata ID

Q64595076

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