Box

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a drawing of an ornately carved wooden box. The rectangular box is depicted with intricate patterns on its sides and top surface. The carvings consist of symmetrical, decorative motifs that appear floral or leaf-like, with pointed edges and star shapes interspersed throughout. The design is bold and linear, creating a textured, three-dimensional effect through varying shades of brown and orange. The box rests upon a neutral, off-white background. The artist’s name and the year "1905" are inscribed in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 36.8 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8"x9"long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7527


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 761, no. 2726.

Inscriptions

lower left: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN

Wikidata ID

Q64594735

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