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Plate 1: Jemez Book of Marriages: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a document cover. The illustration features a textual heading "LIBRO DE CASAMIENTOS" and a detailed symmetrical design divided into four sections by a large 'X', with a central circular area. Each section contains intricate motifs of various symbolic elements. The edges of the document are bordered with elaborate repetitive patterns. The color scheme is predominantly a warm sepia tone against a lighter 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

1943.8.9332

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535459

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