Carved and Painted Santo - San Jose

c. 1938

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows two figures. One figure is standing, wearing a red robe with gold lining, holding a staff in one hand and cradling a smaller figure in the other arm. The smaller figure appears youthful, wearing a white dress. The larger figure also holds a sprig of white flowers in the other hand. The background is plain and light in color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 28.3 cm (14 1/4 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6798

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594694

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