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Tin Nicho Containing Guadalupe Bulto

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a drawing of the Virgin Mary in full body, standing with hands clasped in prayer. She wears a blue mantle over a yellowish-brown robe, with delicate facial features and long dark hair. She is surrounded by golden rays and framed in an ornate rectangular structure with decorative elements. The background is off-white, with a small sketch in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, gold ink, and graphiteon paper
Dimensions
3222 × 5177 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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