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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Colcha

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image displays abstract shapes with wavy lines and stylized floral forms in brown, blue, pink, and white. The pattern suggests decorative floral vines on the canvas, intersected by connecting lines and curves reminiscent of a garden or textile design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 45.9 cm (14 1/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 48" long; 36" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14767

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: DETAIL OF BORDER / COLCHA #8 / CLAFLIN - TAOS.

Wikidata ID

Q64594772

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