Plate 26: Christ Crucified, Taos: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts a figure crucified on a black cross. The person is shown upright with arms outstretched and nailed to the cross. The face has distinct features with dark outlines highlighting the expression, and the hair is dark and slicked back. The figure wears a simple cloth around the waist. The body and limbs are marked with red, suggesting wounds, with stripes and dots accentuating the muscles. The hands are nailed to the cross without any jewelry or objects. The background is plain and light-colored, emphasizing the figure.

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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

    1943.8.9350


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535482

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