Name/Title
Saint by Cora Bliss TaylorEntry/Object ID
2022.85.01Description
Painting of a saint, angel or devout woman in a pale blue dress with hands folded as if for Christian prayer. She has flowers in her hair and possibly a halo or veil surrounds her head. She gazes at an abundance of blooming flowers, perhaps a palm front. A dove raises its wings in the foreground. In the background, a pair of doves take flight into a blue sky. In the distance is a church and spire.
Artist signature is in the lower right, on the hem of the woman's gown.
The one-inch gilt frame is in danger of detaching from canvas.Type of Painting
EaselContext
According to the donor "I bought it from a priest (do not remember his name) from St. Peter’s church there in Saugatuck-Douglas. My mother saw it sitting on the floor behind his desk and told me about it."Collection
Art schools and colonies other than Ox-Bow, Artworks, Churches and religionCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2022.85Source or Donor
Barns, Mary (Marfia)Acquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalMade/Created
Artist
Taylor, Cora Bliss 1889-1986Lexicon
Search Terms
Religious, religion, Christianity, Spirituality, Hope, Faith, Devotion, Catholic, SaintDimensions
Dimension Description
canvas is 36x22 inchesHeight
38 inWidth
24 inLocation
* Untyped Location
AC bay 24 long worksRoom
Art Conservation RoomCondition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
One-inch gilt frame is in need of reinforcement. The canvas was perfunctorily hand-stretched, stapled, trimmed and gessoed.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
St. Peter Catholic ChurchCreate Date
November 15, 2022Update Date
September 3, 2024
