San Miguel - The Archangel and Satan

1935/1942

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

This is a painting featuring an allegorical figure standing over a mythical creature. The artwork shows a colorful figure wearing a green and red garment, holding a sword aloft with one hand and gesturing outward with the other. The figure wears a crown-like helmet and stands confidently on top of a dark, horned creature. The mythical creature underneath is black with pointed ears and a long tail. Below the figures is an inscribed base reading "SAN. MIGUEL." The style of the painting is traditional folk art with vivid colors and strong outlines, reminiscent of religious iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 28.6 cm (14 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6980


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: E Boyd. / actual size (rest covered with tape)

Wikidata ID

Q64556110

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