Plate 30: Saint Isidore: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an abstract composition of bold, curving shapes and lines. In the center is a large figure with geometric contours resembling a human wearing a traditional broad-brimmed hat and clothing. Flanking the central figure are two smaller forms with similar abstract curves and lines, reminiscent of animals, specifically goats, on a flat surface. The composition evokes pastoral scenes through vivid color blocks and stylized proportions.