Statue of Santo (probably St. Dominic)

1941

Juanita Donahoo

Associated Names
Juanita Donahoo

Artist, American, 1899 - 1990

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a person dressed in robes that drape to the feet. The sculpture is in muted tones with variations of earthy colors, suggesting it is made of wood or a similar natural material. The figure has arms slightly outstretched. The sculpture is set against an arched architectural backdrop with red columns and a decorative arch containing a multicolored pattern. It is mounted on a rectangular pedestal, elevating it to about waist height for a human viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 54"high; 25"circ. at waist; circ. at base, 48"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5973

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JUANITA DONAHOO

Wikidata ID

Q64591571

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