Untitled (Blue Christ)

Religious Painting #5: The artwork by J. Andre Smith features a vivid, expressionistic depiction of a blue-toned figure, likely representing a religious or mythical character, adorned with a crown of thorns and a halo radiating yellow and orange hues. This central figure, with outstretched arms, stands before a group of people whose expressions and attire suggest a historical or biblical context, while bold lines and contrasting colors enhance the dramatic and evocative nature of the scene, capturing themes of suffering, divinity, and communal.
Religious Painting #5

The artwork by J. Andre Smith features a vivid, expressionistic depiction of a blue-toned figure, likely representing a religious or mythical character, adorned with a crown of thorns and a halo radiating yellow and orange hues. This central figure, with outstretched arms, stands before a group of people whose expressions and attire suggest a historical or biblical context, while bold lines and contrasting colors enhance the dramatic and evocative nature of the scene, capturing themes of suffering, divinity, and communal.

Name/Title

Untitled (Blue Christ)

Entry/Object ID

3-6

Description

Blue Christ in crucifixion scene on yellow/orange/red background

Artwork Details

Medium

oil on board

Collection

City of Maitland

Cataloged By

Anna La Sala

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Dimensions

Height

24 in

Width

30 in