Santo - San Antonio de Padua

1937

Ranka S. Woods

Associated Names
Ranka S. Woods

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features a figure of a monk or religious figure in a tunic, standing upright. The sculpture is primarily painted in blue and white with signs of wear, giving it an aged appearance. The tunic flows down, and the figure has a tonsured hairstyle. In one hand, the figure holds a small object, possibly depicting another human form in red and brown. The figure has minimal facial expression, with large eyes and a serene appearance. The sculpture appears to be made of wood with visible texture and paint chipping, giving it a historical look. It is placed on a rectangular base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.2 x 36.2 cm (20 3/16 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17 3/4" x 6 1/2" at extreme points

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6793


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ranka S. Woods '37.

Wikidata ID

Q64619979

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