Carved and Painted Santo-San Jose

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The sculpture depicts two figures, an adult holding a child. The larger figure wears an elaborate headpiece and a full beard. The child's hand is raised, similar to the adult's pose. The sculpture is made in rich, warm tones, with shades of red for clothing and darker hues for accents. The figures have smooth, simplified features and appear to be made of a material resembling wood. Both figures are standing with forward-facing expressions, giving a dignified and commanding presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 28.8 cm (14 7/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: c. 25"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6973

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 120, fig. 49.

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN-TAOS-N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594728

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