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Large Painted Wooden Saint-Virgin Mary

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure with an elaborate headpiece and an expressive gesture. The subject appears to be a female wearing a long, flowing gown with a full skirt, accentuated by vivid colors. The figure is sculpted from wood, with visible grain and finish. Her arms are positioned with one hand raised and the other partially extended forward, both hands featuring delicate, elongated fingers. The head is turned slightly to one side, and the face exhibits finely carved features, including almond-shaped eyes and arched eyebrows. The sculpture is mounted on a small wooden base. The overall craftsmanship of the piece appears intricate and stylized, with attention to detail in the attire and facial features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3416 × 4413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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