Retablo - St. Procopio

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The painting depicts a person standing upright. The individual is holding a cross in their right hand and their left hand rests on their chest. They are wearing a richly colored cloak and have an elongated face with large, almond-shaped eyes, prominent eyebrows, and dark, voluminous hair styled in a rounded shape. They wear a simple golden crown and elaborate clothing, including a long, flowing robe with red, green, gold, and black details. On the right side, a small, horned creature stands on its hind legs. The background features a simplistic architectural or decorative design with color bands and linear patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 30.5 cm (10 1/2 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16485


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 752, no. 2698.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. Claflin / TAOS NEW MEXICO

Wikidata ID

Q64594794

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