San Francisco De Asis Mission Church

Title

San Francisco De Asis Mission Church

Artist

Debra Martz

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Photograph - Photography

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San Francisco de Asis Mission Church by Debra Martz
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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 build 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."
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This image is copyright of Debra Martz. All associated rights are reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistributing these images without the expressed written permission from me is strictly prohibited.
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October 15th, 2015

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