Bulto (Santa Barbara)

Eldora P. Lorenzini

National Gallery of Art

There is a sculpture of a humanoid figure wearing a long, layered gown. The gown is red with hints of other colors like green and yellow on the upper torso area, and each skirt layer has different patterns and hues, including black and brown tones on one of the lower layers. The sculpture seems to be made of a material that resembles wood and is painted in a variety of bold colors. The figure is standing upright, with its arms slightly extended outward and its gaze directed forward. A smaller, similar sculpture is to the left of the main figure, which mirrors the larger figure's appearance but is less detailed in texture and color. The presence of both sculptures suggests a contrast in size, with the larger figure dominating the composition. The paint shows subtle wear, hinting at a handcrafted aspect of the sculptures.