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Tin Nicho with Santo Nino

Margery Parish

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring an intricate, decorative design with geometric and floral elements. In the center, there is a figure standing inside a rectangular enclosure. The figure is dressed in a red and blue robe. The enclosure has a complex design with patterns and motifs of leaves and flowers in earth tones and blues. Architectural elements provide a structured background. This is in the style of Natalia Goncharova. The painting seems to explore themes of performance or display through a combination of vibrant colors and bold lines. The composition is balanced with a focus on symmetry and pattern repetition. The image conveys harmony between the human-like form and the intricate environmental design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3174 × 4305 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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