Retablo - Santa Maria

c. 1939

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image is a painting showing a person standing. The figure has their head slightly tilted to one side, eyes closed, wearing a green cloak covering their hair. The person wears a red garment with a green mantle over it, hands clasped together while holding an object. A halo with rays surrounds the head. The background has earthy tones and floral motifs. The painting appears on aged parchment-like material with signs of wear, including peeling paint. At the bottom right, text reads "Hazel G. Claflin - Taos, N.M."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 28.3 cm (14 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: as shown

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6929

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594720

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