Bulto, Santa Rita

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a person standing upright, with both hands positioned in front. The subject appears to be dressed in a long, black robe or gown. A detailed focus is on the face, which includes well-defined features, with black hair cascading down either side of the head. A pink belt or sash is visibly tied around the waist. The sculpture is made from a material that allows for smooth, rounded contours and simple surface textures, hinting at a material like painted wood or a similar medium. The figure is mounted on a rectangular base that mimics the appearance of stone. Accompanying the primary figure is a smaller, similarly styled figure, positioned slightly behind and to the side. The sculpture's size and level of detail suggest a stylized representation, with more illustrative facial features.