Paul Strand; Oaxaca04 Works, CONTEMPORARY & 20th Century Interpretation of the Bible! With Footnotes — 32

Paul Strand (American, 1890–1976)
Oaxaca from The Mexican Portfolio, c. 1933
Photogravure
26.1 x 20.2 cm (10 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)
Private collection

This is a depiction of a sculptural work in a Catholic church in Tlacochoaya, Oaxaca, Mexico. In this tableau, the Christ figure is placed in a framed space that recedes behind him. His feet extend outside of the frame, drawing further attention to the three dimensional aspect of the sculpture. The frame is an ornate wood carving, while the figure of Jesus is also carved from wood. He is fully clothed and painted, wearing a crown, and holding a staff between his legs. He rests his head solemnly to the side, leaning on the left wall of the space in which he sits. The walls and ceiling are covered with a floral pattern, while the back wall contains an inscription…

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