Lunette and Detail from Altar Church at Sanctuario, Chimayo

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

This is a painting featuring a colorful, symmetrical design. The central figure has blue wings and a red robe, positioned on stylized clouds. Flanking the figure are decorative plant-like motifs in vases with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Below, there is a horizontal decorative border with a repeating pattern of red and green elements with a scalloped edge. The composition is symmetrical, focusing on vivid colors and organic shapes. This style is reminiscent of folk or religious art, known for its simplicity and bold colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 67.8 cm (11 7/16 x 26 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6814

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in grapite: E Boyd; lower left verso in graphite: artist E. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64556068

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