Bulto (San Miguel) by Eldora P. Lorenzini

Bulto (San Miguel) 1939

eldoraplorenzini

drawing

green and blue tone

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

coloured pencil

underpainting

muted green

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

"Bulto (San Miguel)" is a watercolor painting by American artist Eldora P. Lorenzini, created in 1939. The artwork depicts a traditional "bulto," a type of three-dimensional folk art figure often made from wood and painted. The figure in the painting is San Miguel, an archangel known for his role as protector and warrior. Lorenzini's painting captures the vibrant colors and unique style of these traditional figures, offering a glimpse into the artistic heritage of Hispanic communities in the United States.