Wooden Retablo, San Antonio

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image depicts a painted figure, capturing the upper body of a person in a stylized, illustrative manner. The figure is positioned frontally within a symmetrical and decorative border. The person's face is round with simplified features, including arched eyebrows and a small mouth, and they have dark shoulder-length hair. They wear a golden crown. The clothing is bold and colorful, forming an abstract, symmetrical design. The figure holds a small child-like figure dressed similarly, with a crown on its head. The frame consists of green leafy shapes and red and yellow floral designs against a cream-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 29 cm (14 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: As drawn

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6976


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594730

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