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Santa Rita - (Bulto)

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a robed figure holding a small child in its right hand. The figure is dressed in a long dark robe with orange and red accents at the cuffs and base, and features softly painted facial features with delicate skin tones. The small child held by the figure is of similar coloring. The sculpture is made of a material that resembles wood or a similar solid substance, painted with a muted color palette. Standing on a square base, the statue appears to be slightly larger than a typical figurine, allowing intricate details to be captured. The figure gazes forward, its form upright and symmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3416 × 4426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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