Carved Statue of the Virgin Mary

c. 1939

Vera Van Voris

Associated Names
Vera Van Voris

Artist, American, 1913 - 2002

The sculpture depicts a figure with a human face wearing a long, flowing garment. The subject's face has distinct facial features and is topped by a crown or headpiece. Exaggerated, curved elements over each shoulder resemble large, curling horns or an elaborate hairstyle. The sculpture is crafted from wood with visible grain, texture, and natural weathering, giving it an aged and rustic appearance. The wood is primarily a natural light brown color, with darker tones highlighting cracks and splits in the material. The overall form of the sculpture is vertically elongated, standing upright on a stable base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.6 cm (14 x 9 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10180


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: V. Van Voris

Wikidata ID

Q64633515

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