San Jose, Carved and Painted Wooden Santo

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture features a standing male figure with a beard and an elaborate headpiece. The figure is dressed in a long garment with sections of red and green hues. The material appears to be wood, evident from the visible grain. The sculpture is painted in earth tones, black for the hair, and flesh tones for the skin. The figure's hands are positioned in front of him and across his midsection. There is a close-up of the figure's head showing detailed features against a light blue background. The composition is on a wooden platform that serves as a stand, with the artist's signature and date in the corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 28.9 cm (14 7/16 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 15"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6797


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594693

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