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Carlos Vierra, Building of the Missions in New Mexico, 1917, oil on canvas, 129 1/2 x 65 3/4 in…
Building of the Missions in New Mexico
Carlos Vierra, Building of the Missions in New Mexico, 1917, oil on canvas, 129 1/2 x 65 3/4 in…
Carlos Vierra, Building of the Missions in New Mexico, 1917, oil on canvas, 129 1/2 x 65 3/4 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Gift of the Honorable Frank Springer, 1917 (2009.1.6). Photo by Blair Clark.

Building of the Missions in New Mexico

Designer (American, 1884 - 1914)
Artist (American, 1876 - 1937)
Date1917
Mediumoil on canvas
DimensionsSupport: 129 1/2 x 65 3/4 in. (328.9 x 167 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of the Honorable Frank Springer, 1917
Object number2009.1.6
DescriptionA group of three Franciscan monks congregate around a building plan spread out on the ground; one kneels holding a compass while the other two stand holding a shovel, hammer and chisel; a partially constructed building and scaffolding are in the background.
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