Cristo, Carved and Painted, on Black Carved Wooden Cross

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The painting depicts a figure on a cross with a crown of thorns, displaying contorted form and nails in its arms. The skin of the figure shows red patches, suggesting wounds. The figure's head is tilted with closed eyes, a green cloth is wrapped around its midsection. The background is a plain light color, emphasizing the figure and the cross. The style is reminiscent of José Clemente Orozco, with expressive forms and a focus on human suffering.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 29 cm (14 3/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13x15 inches

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6774

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594676

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