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Flight Into Egypt
Flight Into Egypt
Flight Into Egypt
DepartmentHispano

Flight Into Egypt

NameCarving
Maker Santiago Matta
CultureHispano
Date1935-1943
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, gesso, paint, leather, hair, glue
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/4 x 17 x 7 1/2 in. (32.385 x 43.18 x 19.05 cm)
Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943
Object numberL.2018.2.4
DescriptionJoseph is leading a brown burro by a leather thong in his right hand. He is dressed in a red tunic and black belt. In his left hand he holds a red stick with black bands. Mary, riding side saddle on the burro, is dressed in blue and holds the baby Jesus in her arms. The base is a green rectangle. Unsigned.
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