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San Jose, Carved and Painted Wooden Santo

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a standing male figure with a beard and an elaborate headpiece. The figure is dressed in a long garment with sections of red and green hues. The material appears to be wood, evident from the visible grain. The sculpture is painted in earth tones, black for the hair, and flesh tones for the skin. The figure's hands are positioned in front of him and across his midsection. There is a close-up of the figure's head showing detailed features against a light blue background. The composition is on a wooden platform that serves as a stand, with the artist's signature and date in the corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
3380 × 4414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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