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Candlestick Sconce

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a large horseshoe-shaped form outlined in grey, embellished with alternating red and green diamond shapes. Above this form is a stylized fan-like shape in green and red. Below are two similar structures resembling candle holders with lit candles. In the bottom left corner, there are small swatches of color including grey, beige, red, and green.

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Artwork overview

Medium

tempera and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 68.8 x 45.8 cm (27 1/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.6731

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN / TAOS

Wikidata ID

Q64594663

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