Retablo

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

This is a painting of a crowned figure holding long thin objects and a small creature-like being next to them. The painting features a stylized, somewhat abstract figure with an ornate and symmetrical design. The figure in the center wears a crown and holds a bundle of thin, long items across the body. The clothing is a combination of soft brown, black, and white with patterns resembling waves. To the right of the central figure is a smaller figure with a star-shaped head, one hand raised. The entire composition is framed by an undulating border with a warm brown hue. The style suggests a blending of traditional iconography with modern abstraction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 28.8 cm (14 3/8 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6851


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: E. Boyd.

Wikidata ID

Q64556086

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