Plate 10: Holy Ghost (Lunette): From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a stylized dove above a series of spindle-like balusters. The upper section depicts a dove with outstretched wings surrounded by red lines and encircled by colored dots, with the letters "A" and "R" framing it on either side. Below this imagery is a railing composed of intricate, alternating red and grey spindle designs. The drawing employs a simple color palette, emphasizing the symbolic representation of peace and balance in the design elements.