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Bulto (Wooden Figure of Saint)

E. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stylized figure standing in a three-quarter view. The left hand is extended slightly forward and the right arm rests on their side. The figure has a smooth face with a serene expression and long, wavy brown hair pulled back. The eyes are almond-shaped, and the lips are painted softly. The person is dressed in a long, elaborately patterned garment with vibrant geometric designs in red, black, and cream. Over one shoulder, a blue and red wrap drapes down over the figure's torso and arm. The figure wears a simple necklace with a visible pendant. The background is plain cream-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3380 × 4438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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