St. John Nepomucene-Painted on Buffalo Hide Prior to 1800

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image depicts a figure standing upright. The person has a serene facial expression, short dark hair styled with a small crown, and is wearing a long, flowing, layered garment with intricate patterns on the skirt in red, pink, and black colors, adorned with wavy designs. The figure is holding a staff in both hands. Surrounding the figure is a border of alternating brown and off-white shapes. An additional figure with rays radiating from it is positioned slightly above and to the right. The background consists of light, muted colors.

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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 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6854


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: 40 (stamped)

Wikidata ID

Q64556089

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