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Small Statue of Guadalupe Cut in Stone

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture depicts a figure with closed eyes and hands brought together. The figure is framed by an arched structure with evenly spaced, protruding sections. The sculpture is made of a material with a terracotta-like appearance, with shades of muted red and brown. At the base of the sculpture, there is an "M" shape in a lighter color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 26.3 cm (14 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" x 3"
Accession Number

1943.8.6896

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594709

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