Plate 43: Painted Chest Design: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" 1935 - 1942

This anonymous watercolor design from the 1930s-1940s, entitled "Plate 43: Painted Chest Design," showcases the vibrant and detailed motifs of Spanish Colonial art in New Mexico. The design, likely intended for a painted chest, features two horsemen in red jackets riding white horses against a turquoise background. The scene is adorned with pink flowers, yellow blossoms, and leafy branches, emphasizing the region's colorful and decorative traditions. The artwork is a valuable document of the rich visual heritage of New Mexico's Spanish Colonial past, capturing the distinctive style of folk art prevalent in the region.