San Francisco de Asis Church - Taos
by Dora Sofia Caputo
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San Francisco de Asis Church - Taos
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Dora Sofia Caputo
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Photograph - Photographs
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San Francisco de Asis Church - Taos - New Mexico - Dora Sofia Caputo
San Francisco de Asis Mission Church is a church built between 1772 and 1816. It is located on the plaza in Ranchos de Taos, itself a historic district named Ranchos de Taos Plaza, about four miles southwest of the town of Taos, New Mexico.
Construction on the church began around 1772 and was completed in 1815 by Franciscan Fathers and its patron is Saint Francis of Assisi. It is made of adobe as are many of the Spanish missions in New Mexico. It was the center of the fortified Ranchos de Taos Plaza for protection against Comanche attackers.
It is located a few miles south of Taos Pueblo and has inspired among the greatest number of depictions of any building in the United States. It was the subject of several paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe, and photographs by Ansel Adams, Paul Strand and Ned Scott. Georgia O'Keeffe described it as, "one of the most beautiful buildings left in the United States by the early Spaniards." The Taos Chamber of Commerce states that the building is "one of the most photographed and painted churches in the world".
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970. It is also designated as a World Heritage church.
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January 24th, 2015
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Comments (46)
Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so very much Joseph for the feature in your great Group New Mexico Memories.
Joseph Schofield
I'm pleased to feature this fine work on the homepage of New Mexico Memories! You're invited to post it on the new 2022 Feature and Thank you discussion thread.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thank you so very much, Nancy, for your kind, supportive comments. Much appreciated.
Nancy Kane Chapman
A wonderful photograph of this very famous church....recognized by all fans of O'Keeffe. You've brought your own talent to it...and I can feel the adobe, appreciate the thickness from the shadows. A brilliant catch, Dora! F/L+++
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thanks so much, Kathryn! I truly appreciate your kind visit, comments and support.
Kathryn Jones
A splendid shot! I have always admired St. Francis of Assisi for his compassion for animals.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thank you so much, Steven, for your kind, supportive comments and for the feature in your great Group, New Mexico Land of Enchantment.