Carved Cross - Grave

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a wooden cross with two intersecting pieces of wood. The top piece resembles a hammer and the ends feature claw-like shapes. A ribbon is tied around the center of the cross, with green foliage and orange flowers tucked into it. The color palette includes natural wood tones, bright green, soft pink, and vibrant orange. The cross is positioned centrally in the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.5 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 4'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6912

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594716

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