San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
by Debra Martz
Title
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church by Debra Martz
I enjoy visiting northern New Mexico and any time those visits include the Taos, New Mexico area, it is a must that I go to Rancho de Taos to admire this beautiful church. It was built between 1772 and 1816 and is a well-preserved adobe building in the heart of the community at the center plaza of the Ranchos de Taos Historic District. It remains an important center of community life and the citizens ensure it stays in good condition. They along with other visitors/volunteers gather for two weeks each June to re-mud the exterior of the adobe church with a mixture of mud and straw.
The church is a favorite subject for artists. Ansel Adams photographed the church for his Taos Pueblo art book and Georgia O'Keeffe painted a series of perspectives of the church. O'Keeffe once described it as one of the most beautiful buildings left in the United States by the early Spaniards.
...........................
©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
In My Gallery/Collection: "Architecture" "New Mexico"
Uploaded
October 15th, 2015
Statistics
Viewed 5,353 Times - Last Visitor from Beverly Hills, CA on 04/24/2024 at 9:42 PM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
