Ranchos Synthesis
Maker and role
Artist: Andrew Dasburg, American, born France, 1887-1979
Year
1975
Object detail
Media/Materials
Pastel on paper
Measurements
16 1/2 x 23 9/16in (41.9 x 59.8cm)
Credit line
Museum purchase with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts
Accession number
1975.108
Object type
Department
Location
Further information
Encouraged by arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan, Dasburg made his first trip to Taos, New Mexico, in 1918. Returning for part of every year, he became one of the first modernists attracted to the region. In Ranchos Synthesis, Dasburg created an abstracted Southwestern scene, inspired by the works of Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso.
In the early 1930s, during travels in the Southwest, Marion Koogler McNay [Atkinson], met Dasburg and painter Victor Higgins, her future fourth husband, at the home of Dodge Luhan. During that time, several watercolors by both Dasburg and Higgins entered Marion McNay's growing collection. In 1937, during her marriage to Higgins, Dasburg became a frequent visitor to the couple at their home in San Antonio.
In the early 1930s, during travels in the Southwest, Marion Koogler McNay [Atkinson], met Dasburg and painter Victor Higgins, her future fourth husband, at the home of Dodge Luhan. During that time, several watercolors by both Dasburg and Higgins entered Marion McNay's growing collection. In 1937, during her marriage to Higgins, Dasburg became a frequent visitor to the couple at their home in San Antonio.
Documentation
The American Image: 1875-1978; 1979; no. 19
Signature & date
Signed l.r.: Dasburg
Dated l.r.: '75
Dated l.r.: '75
Subject period
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