Artwork preview

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Bulto)

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure with hands clasped in a posture resembling prayer, adorned in a long red garment. The figure is draped with a black cloak decorated along the edges with a pattern that includes small circular elements. The facial features are distinct with large eyes, rosy cheeks, and a serene expression. Beneath the main figure, a smaller figure is positioned, with arms raised and wings. The smaller figure is colored in green and red. The entire piece rests on a rectangular base that appears to be wooden. The use of colors is vivid, with the red, green, and black contrasting sharply to enhance the visual impact of the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3465 × 4402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original