Canoncito del Apache, New Mexico
Artist
Norman Mauskopf
(American, born 1949)
Date2001 (printed 2014)
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 × 12 in. (20.3 × 30.5 cm)
Support: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Mat: 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
Support: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Mat: 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineGift of Howard Korder, 2014
Object number2014.14.3
DescriptionSix people inside dimly lit church. Person in group at left of composition holds a light for man in dark hat to read piece of paper. Man at right of composition has crucifix above and behind his head. They are engaged in Las Posadas, a Christmastime tradition that re-enacts Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter at an inn (posada) on Christmas Eve.eMuseum Notes
In his series “Descendents,” Norman Mauskopf captures details of contemporary life in northern New Mexico as it has been shaped by Hispanic culture and tradition.In his series “Descendents,” Norman Mauskopf captures details of contemporary life in northern New Mexico as it has been shaped by Hispanic culture and tradition.
On View
Not on viewTerms
- Hispanic American
- Christmas
- churches
- religions
- ceremonies
- crucifixes
- cowboy hats
- shadows
