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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Digital Archive Now Dig This!: Art and Black Los Angeles 1960–1980
Art William Pajaud, Holy Family
Holy Family, by William Pajaud, c.1965

William Pajaud, Artist
Holy Family , c. 1965

Medium
Watercolor, pen, and ink on paper
Dimensions
15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm)
Credit Line
Welton Jones, WAJ Collectibles. Photo by Ed Glendinning

Holy Family is a religious scene originally painted for a Christmas card, chosen by the artist for the beauty of its message. Pajaud delicately outlined the figure of Saint Joseph shielding the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus from the harsh desert winds. Deliberate brushstrokes and a heavier application of paint for the palm trees and mountains in the background communicate the urgency of the situation, while the limited palette conveys the simplicity of the story.