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The sculpture depicts a relief scene of a crucified figure, bearing the "INRI" inscription above its head. The figure has outstretched arms and is nailed to a cross, with a cloth around the waist. The sculpture has a stone-like appearance with a textured earthy color palette of browns and grays. It is set within an ornate arched frame with decorative carvings. The relief is displayed on a flat beige surface, emphasizing it as the focal point. The portrayal of the human form is detailed and disciplined by the relief format.
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The sculpture depicts a relief scene of a crucified figure, bearing the "INRI" inscription above its head. The figure has outstretched arms and is nailed to a cross, with a cloth around the waist. The sculpture has a stone-like appearance with a textured earthy color palette of browns and grays. It is set within an ornate arched frame with decorative carvings. The relief is displayed on a flat beige surface, emphasizing it as the focal point. The portrayal of the human form is detailed and disciplined by the relief format.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bas Relief Plaque

Stanley Mazur

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 50.9 x 40.7 cm (20 1/16 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 32" high; 24" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12793
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Cahokia
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Stanley Mazur

NGA object ID 24885. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.