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Wooden Santa

Syrena Swanson

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing upright and looking directly at the viewer. They have fair skin, a delicate mouth, and their hair is mostly covered by a wide-brimmed straw hat with a decorative trim. The person is dressed in an elaborately designed robe with a blue outer cloak featuring gold medallions and a pink inner lining. Underneath, they wear a long white garment adorned with intricate, colorful patterns including floral motifs and a large central bow. The individual appears to be holding a fan in front of their chest. The background is a plain, neutral tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3404 × 4401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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