Mirror, Framed with Wall Paper Panels, Bordered in Tin

c. 1938

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a painting of a decorative mirror frame with floral motifs. The frame is adorned with intricate patterns of colorful flowers and leaves on a yellow background. Each corner of the frame is accented with a textured metallic-looking piece. The bright colors of the flowers include shades of red, blue, and black, which contrast with the muted background. The delicate details and the stylization suggest a traditional or folk art influence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 27.8 cm (14 3/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: as shown

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6693

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594662

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