Bulto, Priest Carrying Cross and Skull 1939

"Bulto, Priest Carrying Cross and Skull" is a watercolor painting created by Carl O'Bergh in 1939. This artwork depicts a religious figure, possibly a priest, with a cross in one hand and a skull in the other. The figure is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed features and a solemn expression. The painting demonstrates O'Bergh's fascination with the visual culture of New Mexico, often depicting religious folk art. The artwork showcases the "bulto" style, a form of folk sculpture common in Hispanic areas of New Mexico.