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Plate 45: Embroidered Bedspread (St. James): From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person riding a horse, surrounded by decorative floral elements and patterns. The central figure is within an oval frame, holding a red flag and wearing a hat and colorful attire. The background has a light blue hue with borders containing red, blue, and green floral patterns. Curved lines and flowing ribbons add to the dynamic composition. Text “Sanctus Jacobus Terra Angelica” is beneath the horse.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paper
Dimensions
3435 × 4393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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