Head of Guadalupe

c. 1938

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a painted profile of a person's face, including the head and upper shoulders. The individual is depicted in a profile view facing left, with closed eyes. The facial features are angular with a pronounced nose, red cheeks, and closed lips, resembling a carved or sculpted appearance. The person has long, dark hair flowing along the side of the head and shoulders. They are wearing a garment with scalloped edges in muted green tones at the neckline. The background is plain and neutral, highlighting the artwork. The lower part of the painting is signed "Hazel G. Claflin Taos, New Mexico."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 28.5 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Head 3 times actual size. Entire bulto 17"tall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6788

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN / TAOS. NEW MEXICO

Wikidata ID

Q64594687

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