19th / Early 20th Century Paintings

Detail from
Joseph Henry Sharp’s “Two Indians”
Courtesy of
Nedra Matteucci Galleries

For many people, New Mexico’s claim to fame is still the art of the early Taos and Santa Fe masters. The look and feel of New Mexico at the turn of the century was vividly portrayed by those already distinguished artists who settled in the area.

Naturally, the best market for these pieces is still at the point of origin. In an ambiance that still affords some of the style and elegance of that bygone era, one can view these landmark paintings and imagine what it must have been like to be on the leading edge of American art many decades ago.

A Brief History of Pastel Painting
An Arts Chronology 1879-1990
Artists of the Santa Fe Trail

How it Began: Santa Fe & Taos Arts
Ledger Drawings — Then and Now
New Deal Art in New Mexico