Plate 38: Saint Michael: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a figure standing on a defeated creature. The scene depicts a warrior-like figure dressed in a green tunic and red armor with a distinctive helmet, holding a staff or sword triumphantly above a dark, defeated demonic form. The warrior figure is standing on a platform labeled "SAN-MIGUEL." The style is flat and illustrative, with bold outlines and bright color contrasts. The demonic creature is dark with exaggerated features.

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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

    1943.8.18050

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535515