Red Wooden Cross used as Headstone

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image displays a composition of geometric shapes including rectangles and half-ovals arranged in a symmetrical pattern, forming a cross-like shape. The artwork features a solid pink hue and textured appearance, simulating wooden planks. Nails or small circular elements are embedded at various points, adding detail to the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 28.9 cm (14 3/16 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6975

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 754, no. 2706.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN

Wikidata ID

Q64594729

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