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Head of Guadalupe

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painted profile of a person's face, including the head and upper shoulders. The individual is depicted in a profile view facing left, with closed eyes. The facial features are angular with a pronounced nose, red cheeks, and closed lips, resembling a carved or sculpted appearance. The person has long, dark hair flowing along the side of the head and shoulders. They are wearing a garment with scalloped edges in muted green tones at the neckline. The background is plain and neutral, highlighting the artwork. The lower part of the painting is signed "Hazel G. Claflin Taos, New Mexico."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3295 × 4402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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