Plate 8: Saint Anthony of Padua: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts a painted portrait of two figures in a stylized setting. The larger figure is standing and holding a smaller figure in their arms. The larger person has a red and white circular halo around their head, dark eyes, a small nose, and dark hair. They wear a blue robe with white and cream accents. The smaller figure has a similar facial style with dark hair and eyes, wearing a red garment. The larger person holds a green leafy branch in their right hand. The background includes draped red curtains with a blue and red pattern, a canopy above the figures, and decorative floral ornamental elements on the sides. The overall color scheme is pale yellow, outlined with a thin red line.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28.1 cm (14 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9324


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535446

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