Saint George

Patrociño Barela, Saint George, ca. 1935-1943, carved juniper, 17 x 10 1⁄2 x 5 3⁄4 in. (43.2 x 26.7 x 14.6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.1

Artwork Details

Title
Saint George
Artist
Date
ca. 1935-1943
Location
Dimensions
17 x 10 1⁄2 x 5 3⁄4 in. (43.2 x 26.7 x 14.6 cm.)
Credit Line
Transfer from the General Services Administration
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved juniper
Classifications
Subjects
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New Mexico
  • Emblem — cross
  • Religion — saint — St. George
Object Number
1985.65.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1985.65.1

Artwork Description

According to Christian tradition, St. George slew a dragon with the help of God and one strike of his lance. In this carving the top of the saint’s weapon forms a cross to show the source of his miraculous victory. Each of Patrociño Barela’s sculptures is carved from a single block of wood because he believed that this increased its spiritual power.

Works by this artist (18 items)

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Winston Vargas, Child in Washington Heights, New York, 1970, printed 2016, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center, and through the Frank K. Ribelin Endowment, 2017.9.5, © 1970, Winston Vargas
Child in Washington Heights, New York
Artist
Date1970, printed 2016
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Winston Vargas, Robert Kennedy’s Campaign Office, New York, 1968, printed 2016, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center, and through the Frank K. Ribelin Endowment, 2017.9.18, © 1968, Winston Vargas
Robert Kennedy’s Campaign Office, New York
Artist
Date1968, printed 2016
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Winston Vargas, Baseball Practice, George Washington High School, New York, 1960, printed 2016, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center, and through the Frank K. Ribelin Endowment, 2017.9.4, © 1960, Winston Vargas
Baseball Practice, George Washington High School, New York
Artist
Date1960, printed 2016
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Winston Vargas, Domino Players, Washington Heights, New York, 1970, printed 2016, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center, and through the Frank K. Ribelin Endowment, 2017.9.3, © 1970, Winston Vargas
Domino Players, Washington Heights, New York
Artist
Date1970, printed 2016
gelatin silver print
Not on view

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Artist
Date1987
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Earl Pardon, Bracelet #1962, 1991, sterling silver, 14k gold, enamels with gilt, blue and yellow topaz, amethysts, rhodolite, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan and Dr. Louis D. Kaplan in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, and Colleen and John Kotelly, 2003.40
Bracelet #1962
Artist
Date1991
sterling silver, 14k gold, enamels with gilt, blue and yellow topaz, amethysts, rhodolite
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