Well Head

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a wooden structure resembling an old well or small gazebo. It is primarily composed of wooden planks with a slanted roof and decorative cutouts, featuring a pale green and brown color palette. The structure is positioned at the center of the image, slightly leaning to the right and supported by a long wooden pole. It stands on a few scattered rocks, with a plain, light-colored surface in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 29.2 cm (14 7/16 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14742

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594768

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