Picuris Pueblo
Picuris is a Tiwa-speaking pueblo in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains south of Taos. Naumer captures its church, campo santo (cemetery), and dome shaped horno, an oven for baking traditional bread. As part of the Works Progress Administration Program (WPA), Naumer painted scenes in Bandelier National Monument and nearby pueblos.Bandelier National MonumentLos Alamos, New Mexico
helmut naumer, sr. (1907 – 1990)
Explore the landscapes of New Mexico by Helmut Naumer Sr., a renowned pastel artist known for his vibrant, expressive American Southwest paintings.
Centennial One Object Exhibit (Unknown, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Picuris Pueblo
- Artist: helmut naumer, sr.
- Year: 1936
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Centennial One Object Exhibit
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Perceived brightness: balanced

