Retablo-Santa Rita

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a framed painting of a full-length figure. The person is standing upright and facing the viewer directly. They have an oval face with simple features, dark hair flowing down to the shoulders, and a crown of red flowers. The individual is wearing a light brown robe and holding a cross-like staff with both hands. A small skull is depicted on the ground to the left. The background inside the frame has abstract red and green patterns, particularly on the right side. The frame is brown with red accents and topped with a string for hanging. The image is set against a plain, cream-colored background with no additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 28.5 cm (14 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: As shown

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6834


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594706

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