Santa (One of Eight Virgins) Side View

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a painting of a sculptural figure. The image depicts a two-dimensional representation of a figure that resembles a carved sculpture. The figure features a stylized human form with a bare torso and wearing a long, ornamental skirt with a pattern of undulating lines and a wide waistband. The colors include shades of green and blue. The figure stands on a wooden circular base, and the face is characterized by simplistic detailing with short hair. The artwork emphasizes the stylized presentation of the figure, reminiscent of wooden folk statues.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pencil, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 21.3 cm (13 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 4 1/2'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6782

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594682

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