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Friar - Probably a Santo

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure standing upright. The figure is dressed in a long, dark robe and wears a cap on its head. The facial features, including the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows, are outlined. The sculpture appears to be carved from wood and is mainly black with some skin-toned areas on the face and hands. It stands on a red rectangular base. The style is simplistic and somewhat geometric, focusing on expressive features rather than detailed realism.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
3489 × 4596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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