San Buenaventura

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a person with a stylized geometric face and a long white beard. They wear a wide-brimmed hat and a pink robe with vertical lines and symmetrical designs. The individual holds a cross in one hand and a rectangular object in the other. A circular halo surrounds their head. The background consists of a blue sky with yellow stars, and a decorative arch with grapevines adds detail to the top. An eye symbol in a triangle is above the person. Linear patterns on the surface give a sense of grounding.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6848


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534967