Niche of Saint Dolores

c. 1939

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture depicts a kneeling figure with hands clasped in prayer. The subject is dressed in a long robe with a dark draped veil covering their head and shoulders. The robe exhibits a mix of colors, primarily reddish-brown with hints of muted tones. The sculpture appears to be made from a material that resembles wood, displaying a worn and aged texture, particularly visible on the hands and facial details. The figure is set on a simple rectangular base, which shares the earthy tones seen throughout the sculpture. The overall impression is of a serene, contemplative pose captured in a relatively small scale.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 36.7 × 28.5 cm (14 7/16 × 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" tall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6787


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN - TAOS.

Wikidata ID

Q64594686

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