Colcha

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image contains bold, fluid shapes and thick outlines. There is a dominant wavy pink shape intersecting with a patchy brown form. The brown shape resembles a cloud or terrain, and there is a geometric, angular blue shape within it. On the right, a simplistic figure on a horse is depicted in brown and peach tones. Nearby, green branch-like forms with pink tips are visible. The upper left features a handwritten note and an understated outline of a circle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 46 cm (13 7/8 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14778


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594783

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