Santa (One of Eight Virgins) Front View

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a painting of a figure in a costume. The figure is dressed in an extravagant long skirt with blue and green patterns and curvilinear designs. The upper body is bare, revealing red circles on the chest. The figure wears a hat or headdress and is shown holding its hands together in front of the torso. The facial features are elaborately composed with makeup, and the expression appears calm or introspective. The painting is executed with an illustrative style focusing on bold forms and colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 24.1 cm (14 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 4 1/2'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6781

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594681

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