Santo

1936

Maude Valle

Associated Names
Maude Valle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a person standing upright, facing forward. The individual wears a black robe, a dark-blue undergarment, and a red cape. They have a stern expression, short, light-colored hair under a brimmed hat matching the robe. The person holds a cross in their right hand. The background includes religious or symbolic elements such as an angel-like figure and celestial motifs against a golden-brown backdrop. The entire scene is framed in an arched shape with a rounded top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.6 x 38.1 cm (19 15/16 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" x 20" overall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6981

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Reproduction by MaudeRichmond Fiorentino-Valle.

Wikidata ID

Q64608831

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