Plate 10: Holy Ghost Lunette & Altar Rail, Chimayo: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a decorative architectural design featuring a bird and railing. In the upper part, there is an arch containing a stylized bird with outstretched wings and the letters "A" and "R" on either side. The bird is framed by radial lines and a colorful border. Below the arch is a railing composed of vertical balusters alternating between monochrome tones and vibrant red, showing an intricate pattern of shapes and symbols. The painting uses a limited palette of red, yellow, black, and grey, in a style reminiscent of American folk art or outsider art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9338


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535468

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