Bulto (St. Ignatius)

c. 1938

Carl O'Bergh

Associated Names
Carl O'Bergh

Artist, American, 1911 - 1978

The sculpture depicts a human figure with a beard, standing with a straight posture and both arms bent at the elbows. The figure is adorned with a long robe that extends down to the flat base it is mounted on. The robe features simple decorative patterns along the bottom, with some lettering visible on the upper chest area. The sculpture is crafted from a material resembling wood, with visible grain and texture, and painted in subdued tones of beige, brown, and black. The figure's head is topped with what appears to be a painted cap or hat, matching the dark color of the beard. The simplistic facial features and stylized representation give the sculpture a slightly abstract and folk-art aesthetic. It appears slightly larger than a typical tabletop sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.3 x 34.7 cm (20 9/16 x 13 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" high; 5 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16465


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Carl O'Bergh

Wikidata ID

Q64537988

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