Christmas Eve at Taos Pueblo
Artist
Dorothy Eugenie Brett
(1883 - 1977)
Date1961
Place MadeTaos, NM, USA
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsFramed: 49 3/4 × 41 1/2 × 3 in. (126.4 × 105.4 × 7.6 cm)
Classificationspainting
Credit LineGift of John Manchester
Object number1980.0228.0000
DescriptionA bright blue background and the bright yellow color of the church building signify the bright colors so loved by artists when they come to New Mexico with all its light. In the foreground of the painting fires burn on either side, filling the bottom half of the painting on either side with a deep purple smoke. A group of faceless people occupy the center of the painting surrounding and supporting the platform of a figure in white.. The white figure is also the only one to have details of a face as will as additions of adornment like her sash, bringing your full attention to the woman dressed in white. - Maranda NiemanOn View
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