A Picture of Mary of the Bible

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    Photo: Stephen Pitkin/Pitkin Studio
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    Photo: Stephen Pitkin/Pitkin Studio
1987
Housepaint on wood
29.75 x 28.75 inches
Collection of
Souls Grown Deep Foundation
Description

Based on an image of Mary from a china plate, this painting has her clasping the Sacred Heart, holding lilies in her left hand, and a colorful stemmed flower in her right. Dots of various colors and sizes embellish the surface and background areas, contrasting with the solid face, golden halo, and solid black painted border.