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LARGE Spanish Colonial Oil Painting circa 1850’s, unsigned, Mexico
Sacred Heart of Mary and Souls in Purgatory. Finely detailed oil …
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LARGE Spanish Colonial Oil Painting circa 1850’s, unsigned, Mexico
Sacred Heart of Mary and Souls in Purgatory. Finely detailed oil painting on canvas.
Religious themed painting depicts the separation of the saved and the damned in several distinct areas: Heaven - top portion: Christ and God the Father enthroned in the clouds, surrounded by the angels. The Holy Spirit depicted by the dove and Virgin Mary dramatically illuminated in light colors. Purgatory - Mid Section: an angel guiding souls who are reaching upwards seeking salvation toward heaven. Hell - Bottom: Souls engulfed in flames showing despair and torment painted in dark deep red and black shades.
Excellent example of Spanish Colonial art. Canvas stretched and nailed on wooded frame.
Over 5 feet tall!
Provenance: Avid Spanish Colonial collector's estate in Santa Monica, CA
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- Dimensions
- 48ʺW × 2ʺD × 64.5ʺH
- Styles
- Spanish Colonial
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dove Gray
- Condition Notes
- Painting in excellent overall condition. Cracking of paint, scuffs and patina, consistent with its age. NOTE: If shipping with insurance … morePainting in excellent overall condition. Cracking of paint, scuffs and patina, consistent with its age. NOTE: If shipping with insurance quote is over, buyer will be promptly refunded difference. less
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