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Plate 12: Saint Rita: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure standing upright, holding a large cross in their right hand. Their face is front-facing with large, almond-shaped eyes, a long nose, and small, closed lips. The person wears a crown and a patterned robe, standing on a red platform. To the left is a pedestal table with a human skull. The background features a simplistic archway outlined in red and tan hues.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paper
Dimensions
3436 × 4354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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