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New Mexico, "Bulto", Polychromed Wooden Figure

E. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body representation of a person depicted in an artistic style. The person is standing upright with hands pressed together in a prayer-like gesture. The face has softly defined features, including a pointed chin and gentle expression, while the hair is dark and slicked back. The person is adorned in a colorful, flowing robe with a pattern of blue, green, and gold tones, featuring tear-shaped decorations arranged in symmetrical rows. Surrounding the figure's head is a halo composed of radiating lines with small circular tips. The figure stands upon a tall, rounded pedestal embellished with foliage and stylized leaves at its base. The background is a plain, muted beige, which adds to the focus on the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3319 × 4511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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