Untitled

Patrociño Barela, Untitled, ca. 1935-1943, carved and stained fir, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.4
Copied Patrociño Barela, Untitled, ca. 1935-1943, carved and stained fir, 19 1291 14 in. (49.522.83.2 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.4

Artwork Details

Title
Untitled
Date
ca. 1935-1943
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
19 1291 14 in. (49.522.83.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Transfer from the General Services Administration
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved and stained fir
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure female — full length
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New Mexico
  • Emblem — cross
Object Number
1985.65.4

Artwork Description

Patrociño Barela carved images of saints as well as sculptures inspired by the events leading up to World War II. In this piece the only color is in the form of a red cross, an internationally recognized emblem for humanitarian protection. Barela may have created this sculpture to honor the work of the Red Cross volunteers during the early years of the war, in the same way that he would immortalize a religious figure.