George Chacon (American, 1954-2017). New Mexican Landscape - watercolor, 1987. Signed and dated at lower left. A stunning watercolor painting by Taos artist George Chacon. The composition features a beautiful cluster of adobe pueblos surrounded by verdant foliage with blue mountains in the distance and a tranquil azure sky above. Born in Saquache, Colorado on Dia de los Muertos in 1954, Chacon was drawn to the artistic community and traditions of Taos, New Mexico and moved there in 1983. Highlights of his career in Taos included creating a mural series at Taos Town Hall depicting important moments of Taos history such as the first meeting of the Spanish conquistadors and the people of the Taos Pueblo. Size (sight view): 11.5" L x 17" W (29.2 cm x 43.2 cm) Size (frame): 19.4" L x 25.1" W (49.3 cm x 63.8 cm)
Provenance: private Goldstein collection, Denver, Colorado, USA. The Goldstein's have amassed their collection over the past six decades.
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Condition
Signed and dated at lower left. Painting is mounted under glass in a custom wooden frame. Artwork has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition. Frame has minor surface wear with a few nicks/scuffs and minute speck of white paint on lower edge. Otherwise very nice and fit with suspension wire.