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Plate 2: Jemez Book of Baptisms: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image depicts an ornate religious document cover. It features intricate patterns centered around a large cross, embellished with symmetrical decorative elements and surrounded by two hanging lanterns. The top portion contains a script in an old-style font, indicating the title and purpose of the document. The composition is framed by a border of floral and geometric motifs, reminiscent of historical manuscripts or religious texts.

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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

1943.8.9333

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535461

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