Fiesta Day in Taos Pueblo

 

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Artist
Creation date
Materials
oil on canvas
Dimensions
25 1/8 x 38 1/8 in. 30 1/2 x 36 in. (framed)
Credit line
Gift of the Harrison Eiteljorg Gallery of Western Art
Accession number
77.318
Collection
American
Not Currently On View
Deaccessioned on
December 18th, 2008
Recipient
Christie's
Transfer notes
Sold on 5/20/2010 in the Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture sale (Lot 78) - unsold; Offered on 5/20/2009 (Lot 30) - unsold
Reason
Secondary example 
Valuation
Auction Sale Price - $64500

This scene represents people gathering on San Geronimo Day, when the annual Taos fiesta is held.  It is filled with the details of a bustling event punctuated by the mountains in the background.

Berninghaus was a member of the Taos Society of Artists and is known for his insightful portrayals of the Pueblo Indians.

The artist's widow own the piece in 1963; it was owned by Gerald Peters of Santa Fe, New Mexico 1973 (?); Harrison Eiteljorg purchased the painting and donated it to the IMA in 1977
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