Who created "Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)"?

Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended) was created by Carl O'Bergh in c. 1938.

When was "Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)"?

Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended) is watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening.

Is "Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)" in the public domain?

Yes, Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)

Carl O'Bergh

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening

Dimensions

overall: 36.6 x 22 cm (14 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10"high; 3 3/4"wide at base

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.6961

Art Historical Context

Behold the evocative *Bulto (Saint with Extended)*, a meticulously rendered depiction by artist Carl O'Bergh 1938. This 36.6 x 22 cm drawing captures a traditional wooden saint figure—known as a *bulto* in Spanish colonial folk art—with arms outstretched in a gesture of blessing or supplication. Rendered in watercolor, colored pencil,, and heightening, O'Bergh's work translates the three-dimensional sculpture (originally 10 inches high and 3¾ inches wide at the base) into a vibrant, lifelike portrayal, highlighting its carved details, painted surfaces, and devotional aura. Created as part of ...

Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended)

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