Head of Carved Figure with Tin Crown

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This image shows a painted depiction of a person's head and neck in profile, with stylized features including a nose, closed eyes, and lips. The person's hair is dark and smooth, and they are wearing a blue and white hat that resembles a crown. There is a decorative collar at the base of the neck with a shell-like design. The background is plain and off-white. At the bottom of the image, there is text that reads "HAZEL G. CRAFIIN- TAOS."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 27.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6794

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594690

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