Penitente Cross, Carved Wood

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

This is a painting of a wooden cross with an intricate geometric design. It depicts a cross with detailed geometric patterns carved into the wood. Each arm of the cross has angular, stepped motifs. The wood has a natural grain texture. The intersection of the cross is tied with a piece of twine. The background is a simple, light color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 28.9 cm (14 7/16 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: As shown

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6964

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 755, no. 2709.

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594725

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