Cristo, Oaxaca

1933, printed 1940

Paul Strand

Associated Names
Paul Strand

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

This is a photograph of a religious scene with a wooden sculpture of Jesus on the cross surrounded by painted figures. The central focus is a carved, wooden figure of Jesus on the cross, with visible texture on the wood. Above the figure, a crown of thorns is depicted, and the face is marked by shadows and wear. To either side of the cross, detailed paintings show figures dressed in ornate garments, holding objects that appear to be symbolic. The surrounding area is rich with intricate patterns and decorative borders. The backdrop may represent clouds or ethereal light. The photograph captures the depth and texture of both the three-dimensional sculpture and the two-dimensional painted elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 25.3 × 20.1 cm (9 15/16 × 7 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.4 × 31.7 cm (15 7/8 × 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.34.2.8

  • Portfolio Title

    Photographs of Mexico

Associated Artworks

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The image shows desert vegetation with adobe structures in the distance. The horizon is low, marked by the buildings and mountains. The color palette is sepia tones with shades of brown, beige, and shadows. Yucca plants and bushes are present in the foreground, leading to the distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Near Saltillo

Paul Strand

1932

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover displays the name "PAUL STRAND" prominently in large black capital letters on a beige background. Below the name, in the lower right corner, it says "1. Photographs of Mexico" in a smaller italic script. The background has a textured appearance, resembling coarse cloth or canvas, which gives the cover a classic, elegant look. The layout is clean, with ample space around the text.

Photographs of Mexico

Paul Strand

1940

The image displays an ornate stone archway with statues on both sides. On top of the arch is a cross, set against a dark sky. A path leads to a building with an intricately carved facade, echoing the archway's design. The photo emphasizes the arch, statues, and cross, with the building's roofline visible. The color scheme consists of warm sepia tones, evoking a timeless feel.

Church, Coapiaxtla

Paul Strand

1933

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York); NGA purchase, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, bottom left corner in black ink: 8

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