Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)

c. 1938

Carl O'Bergh

Associated Names
Carl O'Bergh

Artist, American, 1911 - 1978

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure, dressed in a long garment that reaches down to its feet, and is positioned on a small rectangular base. The figure is brown and has darker tones used to suggest hair and facial features, with the face and hands slightly lighter. The arms are bent at the elbows, projecting forward, with the hands in a specific shape. The sculpture stands upright with a stiff, elongated form, and the facial features are carved with a simplistic approach evident in the beard and hairstyle. The entire piece has a rustic, handmade aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 22 cm (14 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10"high; 3 3/4"wide at base

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6961


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: [Carl O'B]ergh (signature cut off)

Wikidata ID

Q64537985

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