Plate 47: Crosses of Tin: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" 1935 - 1942

"Plate 47: Crosses of Tin: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" is an anonymous drawing from the 1930s depicting two tin crosses with intricate designs, characteristic of the Spanish colonial era. The cross on the left features an elaborate pattern of stylized flames and organic shapes in red, green, and yellow. The cross on the right boasts a more geometric pattern of diamond shapes, waves, and swirls in red and yellow. These crosses, created from an anonymous artist’s portfolio, offer insight into the decorative arts of New Mexico's past, highlighting the influence of both Spanish and Indigenous traditions.