Wooden Painted Christo

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with detailed anatomical references and notes. The image depicts a figure mounted on a cross in a traditional crucifixion pose, with a crown of thorns on the head and draped in a cloth around the waist. The drawing includes multiple views of the figure, showcasing the physical wounds and features like nails in the hands and feet and a spear wound in the side. Surrounding the primary illustration are additional sketches and notes, including a close-up view of a skull. The drawing appears to focus on the anatomical aspects of a crucifixion subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 29 cm (14 1/4 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: c. 15" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6768


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MAJEL G CLAFLIN-TAOS-N.M.; (elsewjere descriptions of different parts of obj.)

Wikidata ID

Q64594669

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