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Hanging Wall Shelf

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a wooden wall shelf with intricate carved details, including two birds and geometric shapes. The color palette consists of different shades of brown, highlighting the natural wood grain. Positioned centrally, the shelf extends horizontally in the middle of the composition, while the birds and other carved elements surround it symmetrically. The entire piece is set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 26.5 cm (14 3/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14734

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64594767

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