Retablo – Virgin & Child
1935-1942
Reimagining the traditional Mexican retablo—a small devotional painting often used as a votive offering to give thanks for miracles—E. Boyd captures the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus with bold, simplified shapes. Striking colors like deep blues and bright reds echo Spanish Colonial folk art, while the crowned figures float on stylized clouds above a large, dramatic floral motif that anchors the composition. Created during the 1930s and 40s, this design reflects a fascinating period when American artists looked to regional traditions for inspiration, giving ancient religious symbols a fresh, graphic makeover that feels both timeless and modern.
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