Retablo - The Holy Family

c. 1938

George E. Rhone

Associated Names
George E. Rhone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows three full-length figures. The central figure stands between the other two, who are turned slightly inward towards the middle. The central figure has distinctive facial features, raised hands, and simplistic hair styled as spikes, wearing dark attire. The surrounding figures also have distinct facial features, ornate hair, possibly with halos, and wear flowing garments with red and black hues. In the background, there are arches or drapery motifs hanging above the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" high; 13" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17080

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 32, no. 60.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: George Rhone

Wikidata ID

Q64571364

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