Bulto, St. Francis

c. 1936

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person standing upright. The individual is turned slightly to the side, with their head facing towards the viewer, holding a book in their right hand. They have stylized facial features with a defined jawline, prominent eyebrows, and a pointed beard. The person’s hair is short and dark, fitting closely to their head. They are dressed in a long, flowing garment that is predominantly red with black vertical stripes. A V-shaped cutout is present at the back of the dress. The person appears to be wearing a headdress that matches their dark hair. Around their neck, they wear a necklace. The background is plain and unadorned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 25.7 cm (17 1/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Actual size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6795


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN-TAOS.

Wikidata ID

Q64594691

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