Small Christo Head - Retablo

c. 1940

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image displays a depiction of a figure's head in a square frame. The head shows long black hair and a beard, with almond-shaped eyes and a solemn expression. The hair flows around the face with a reddish-brown hue. The artwork is on a textured surface with various colors. The frame has a red outline with a faded black pattern. It is centered on an off-white background with faint handwriting notations. There are no jewelry or objects in the image, and the background is plain, emphasizing the framed artwork in the center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: as shown

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6828

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN-TAOS.

Wikidata ID

Q64594704

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