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Bulto (San Acacio)

Eldora P. Lorenzini

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifix with a figure in a carved and painted style. The figure is a wooden sculpture of a man affixed to a cross. The man is wearing colorful clothing and below the crucifix, there are small carved figures standing in a row. The style is folk or primitive, emphasizing vibrant colors and simplified forms. The cross is adorned with geometric patterns. The painting is in the style of Rogers Bearden.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3356 × 4353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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