DepartmentHispano

San Ysidro

NameSculpture; Bulto

Maker Juan Amadeo Sanchez (1901 - 1969)

CultureHispanic-American

DateMay 15, 1937

Place madeCORDOVA, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA

MediumWood, paint, wire, glue, gesso, string, paper

Dimensions19 11/16 x 9 13/16 x 25 13/16 in. (50 x 25 x 65.5 cm)

Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943

Object numberL.2018.2.32

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSan Ysidro with plow, oxen, and angel on base. Standing saint with black hair and beard, and yellowish skin. Dressed in blue britches and jacket trimmed with red, yellow, and green. Tan laced boots with red and blue decorations and black paper hat, which is secured to the head with string.