Retablo

1937

Ranka S. Woods

Associated Names
Ranka S. Woods

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is an illustration showing two stylized figures standing from head to toe. The central figure is holding a smaller figure. The larger person has facial features with a gentle smile, long hair, a crown, and regal clothing. She holds a circular object and wears a distinctive crown with points. The smaller figure wears a crown and a similarly styled robe, touching the larger person's shoulder. They both have serene expressions. The background is a muted brown with floral and abstract motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.9 x 28.7 cm (15 5/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 5/8" x 8 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6867

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ranka S. Woods-1937.

Wikidata ID

Q64619980

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