Plate 9: Saint Joseph & Child: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a figure standing upright and holding a smaller figure in one arm. The larger figure has stylized facial features, a beard, a cloak with a dotted pattern, a halo-like hair design, and elaborate clothing with bold colors. They hold a flowering staff in their other hand. The smaller figure also has bold facial features and appears to be embraced gently. The background includes a decorative arch with colorful, curved lines resembling a rainbow, and blue sketch-like strokes creating a textured effect against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9323


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535445

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