Retablo

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image depicts a rectangular painting of a person standing in an upright position. The figure has facial features including a beard and dark hair, mostly covered by a crown, and is dressed in a black robe with red detailing and a draped red cloak. They hold a cross in one hand. The background of the painting is textured in brown shades with a red border. The painting is mounted on a material with a looped string at the top for hanging, against an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6844

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN- / TAOS. N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594707

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