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Plate 28: The Holy Family: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features bold, angular shapes and flowing lines creating an abstract composition. At the center, there is a large triangular shape with three figures. The figures have simplified, geometric forms with elongated limbs, standing in a formation holding hands. The smaller central figure has crown-like forms on its head. The scene is bordered by undulating lines and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paper
Dimensions
3447 × 4387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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