Fragment of Reredos c. 1940

"Fragment of Reredos" is a watercolor on paper design by American artist Edward Jewett, c. 1940. The design features a central figure of the Virgin Mary, standing within a decorative arched niche. The niche is adorned with a halo of gilded rays and a garland of stylized flowers. Above the niche are two cherubs, one holding a lily, and an ornate urn. The design is likely intended for a religious structure, reflecting a traditional style of sacred art common to the early 20th century.