Plate 20 (Variant): Saint Veronica: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features bold, abstract shapes resembling heads with elongated, vertical lines extending downwards. The central figure at the top has a circular halo-like circle around it. Below, there are three similar head shapes with abstract features represented by lines and dots. The composition is enclosed within a rectangular frame bordered by circular shapes, giving the appearance of a tapestry or curtain.