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This painting features the crowned Madonna and Child in warm gold, red, and earth tones. The Virgin Mary holds the Christ Child, who raises a hand in blessing and holds a small symbolic object. The artwork uses simple shapes and a flat perspective, reflecting traditional religious art. The work is signed by “Sister. Grace Marie”.

Scope and Contents A painting depicts a Sister in a blue habit holding a lit candle on a tray, with two children—one holding her garment. The sister stands with her side facing the viewer. The child holding her garment is sitting on the ground on her left while the other child is standing to her right, hands in pockets and looking down, possibly frowning. A mission-style building and mountains are in the background. Signed “Maria M. Hughes” in the lower right.On the back of the painting, there is a...

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A painting of a pelican in mid-flight captures the contrast of its black-and-white feathers against a textured green background. The pelican appears to be flying over water. The extended wings convey motion. The label reads: “#47 ‘Pelican Retreat’ by Sister Mary Joan Ginsterblum,” identifying the title and artist.

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This framed watercolor depicts a terracotta pot with blooming pansies in soft colors. The pansies are a magenta color. The realistic composition features fine details and a plain, white background that emphasizes the flowers. It is signed by Sister Florence Garbacy.

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This painting depicts a landscape with a rustic barn by a body of water, surrounded by colorful plants and trees. The trees are various shades of pinks and greens. The artist's signature in the lower right corner, "G. Christ".

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A still life depicts red and green grapes, apples, and citrus on a white cloth, with a bottle and a presumably a large melon. The vibrant colors showcase strong contrasts between warm reds and yellows and cooler greens, using loose brushwork. It is signed “Sister Carmen” in the lower right.

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A still life depicts a ceramic pitcher and plate, surrounded by red and yellow flowers. Blue beads and a small vessel are in the foreground. Signed “Sister Pat Knapp” in the lower right.

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This framed still life painting features a small Virgin Mary statue next to two glass bottles—one amber and one green. The colors include a bright yellow background, as well as teal, pink, and purple in the background. The work is signed by a Sister artist in the lower right corner, “Sister Grace”.

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A framed etching of a stylized profile, labeled “2/8.” Titled “The Etcher” by “Sister Grace Marie”. The individual in the etching is looking down and to the right. Their side profile is facing the viewer.