Plate 31: Our Lady of Guadalupe": From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure with hands clasped in a prayer-like position, adorned in a headpiece and draped with a cloak. The figure's head and upper body are surrounded by a series of radiating spikes or rays. The primary colors of the sculpture include shades of pink, blue, black, with accents of white, gold, and red. The material appears to be painted wood, with a smooth surface finish. The sculpture stands upright and is elevated on a rectangular base, facing us directly. The artwork presents a stylized and abstract portrayal, with minimalistic features.