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Santo (St. Michael)

Margery Parish

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an angelic figure holding a cross. The figure has wings and is holding a large cross. The composition is framed within an arch-like shape. The colors used are warm, with browns, reds, and soft yellows dominating the palette. Black lines accentuate the features, adding definition and detail. Dot-like motifs line the border of the primary rectangle, and the overall style is reminiscent of religious iconography.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3388 × 4252 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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