Virgin Mary

Unknown, from Chile1810/1850

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Santiago de Chile, Chile

This image depicts the face and hands carved in wood and then polychromed, while the body is a schematic carving on which the folds of fabric hardened with glue and plaster insinuate its anatomy.

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Details

Title: Virgin Mary
Creator: Unknown, from Chile
Creator Lifespan: 1780/1860
Date: 1810/1850
Physical Dimensions: w25 x h46 x d13 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Donation
Type: Religious sculpture, ECO003a
Rights: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
External Link: Universidad de los Andes
Medium: Wood, polychromy, fabric, glass
Technique: Carved and roughed out wood, polychromy, flesh painting, glued and padded fabric
Exhibition: Santiago de Chile, 33.4012862,70.5079439

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