Friar - Probably a Santo

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture depicts a human figure standing upright. The figure is dressed in a long, dark robe and wears a cap on its head. The facial features, including the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows, are outlined. The sculpture appears to be carved from wood and is mainly black with some skin-toned areas on the face and hands. It stands on a red rectangular base. The style is simplistic and somewhat geometric, focusing on expressive features rather than detailed realism.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 27.9 cm (14 5/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6809

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594699

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