Tin & Wall Paper Cross

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a painting of an ornately decorated cross with intricate floral and patterned designs in shades of yellow, pink, and orange against a light-colored background. The cross has a three-dimensional appearance with shading for depth and volume. The center features a circular, textured medallion with radiating elements. The style is traditional or ornamental in approach to religious iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.7 x 23.7 cm (11 11/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: exact

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6675

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594654

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