Santo de Retablo (Virgin Mary)

1939/1940

Robert W.R. Taylor and William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-body depiction of a person within an oval frame, surrounded by decorative elements at the top. The person is standing with their hands clasped in a prayer-like position. They have a serene facial expression, with long brown hair flowing down their back and a crown atop their head. The person is dressed in a flowing robe with a blue outer garment and a white undergarment, tied with a sash. Below their feet are three cherubic faces on a cloud-like base. In the background, there is a tree to the right, a ladder, and a building structure that appears to be a small chapel to the left. The scene is set against a halo-like glow around their head.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.6 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 35x18 inches

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7569


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R.TAYLOR- / W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64629279

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