Retabla of Holy Ghost

c. 1936

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image shows a stylized painting of a figure from head to waist. The person faces the viewer with a slight head turn, holding a dove in their hands. The figure has a simplified face with large eyes, defined eyebrows, and a small mouth. They have dark hair styled with a crown of red flowers. The person wears a blue robe with red accents and a circular pattern around the dove. A golden halo is behind the head, framed by red drapery, against a neutral backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 34.3 x 29 cm (13 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: As drawn

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6862

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E.Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64556090

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