Santo

c. 1941

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The sculpture depicts a figure standing within an arched frame. The subject appears to be a human figure, likely male, with long hair and a beard. The sculpture is painted in earthy tones, primarily browns. The figure is holding a cross in one hand, and both hands are raised in a gesture. The sculpture is flanked by two stylized plants, painted in shades of green. The entire composition stands on a flat base, which is part of the sculpture. The arched frame above the figure and the side foliage add an ornamental element, encapsulating the figure in a niche-like setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 19" long; 5 1/2: wide; 23" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16537

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 28, no. 53.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540537

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