Plate 10: Holy Ghost Lunette & Altar Rail, Chimayo: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative architectural design featuring a bird and railing. In the upper part, there is an arch containing a stylized bird with outstretched wings and the letters "A" and "R" on either side. The bird is framed by radial lines and a colorful border. Below the arch is a railing composed of vertical balusters alternating between monochrome tones and vibrant red, showing an intricate pattern of shapes and symbols. The painting uses a limited palette of red, yellow, black, and grey, in a style reminiscent of American folk art or outsider art.