New Mexico, "Bulto", Polychromed Wooden Figure

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image shows a full-body representation of a person depicted in an artistic style. The person is standing upright with hands pressed together in a prayer-like gesture. The face has softly defined features, including a pointed chin and gentle expression, while the hair is dark and slicked back. The person is adorned in a colorful, flowing robe with a pattern of blue, green, and gold tones, featuring tear-shaped decorations arranged in symmetrical rows. Surrounding the figure's head is a halo composed of radiating lines with small circular tips. The figure stands upon a tall, rounded pedestal embellished with foliage and stylized leaves at its base. The background is a plain, muted beige, which adds to the focus on the central figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 29 cm (14 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6962


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: E Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64556108

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