San Rafael

NameRetablo

Maker Rafael Aragón (Hispanic American, 1796-1862)

CultureHispano

Date1830-1862

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Medium[Text from Physical File] tempra on yeso on hand planed pine. [Alternate Description] Wood (pine), gesso, paint (tempera)

DimensionsOverall: 12 x 6 7/8 x 7/8 in. (30.5 x 17.5 x 2.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.22 R

Object numberA9.1954.22 R

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

Description[Text from Physical File]
Panel was shaped thinner at vertical sides than in center. Juvenile figure with wreath of roses on head and wearing red cutaway coat buttoned up to neck, half sleeves,black, low heeled boots to calf, (possibly high buckskin mocassins?) winged, holds fish and staff with gourd.