Santo "Christo"

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a painting of a carved religious figure. The painting depicts a wooden sculpture of a robed figure in a side view, with an inset showing a detailed view of the figure's face from the front. The figure wears a long red robe and appears to have long hair and a beard. It is adorned with a crown of thorns. The details of the figure's expression and posture are carefully rendered, with attention to the textures of the clothing and the figure's hair. This is in style of Mexican folk art, emphasizing vivid colors and carved wooden figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 28.4 cm (14 1/4 x 11 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 15"tall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6796

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594692

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