Immaculate Conception

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture depicts a human figure standing with hands in a prayer position. The figure is dressed in a draped garment with decorative patterns along the edges. The sculpture is painted with a muted palette of beige, white, red, blue, and green. The hair is styled close to the head, the face has delicate features in a serene expression. The proportions are elongated, giving it a stylized appearance. It rests on a round base and appears to be made of smooth stone or plaster.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 28.5 cm (14 7/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6928

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN

Wikidata ID

Q64594719

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