Kenneth Chapman Pueblo designs collection (Collection) [picture]. 1935-1960.

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Kenneth Chapman Pueblo designs collection (Collection) [picture]. 1935-1960.

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37 paintings of pueblo pottery designs from Zuni (15), Hopi (1), Acoma (3), San Ildefonso (5), Tesuque (1), Laguna (3), Zia (3), Santo Domingo (1), and Cochiti (2). Most labeled as "Copied from plate by Kenneth Chapman." Also, three prints of Native American designs used on buildings: "Administration Building," Door to Museum," and "Library" (not specified). These paintings, by Mercedes Gugisberg, are copies of plates made by Kenneth Chapman. Design motifs include geometric images, animal forms (primarly birds), flower images, and stylized rain clouds. Most of the paintings are black and red in color.

37 paintings ; 22 x 28 in. or smaller.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Gugisberg, Mercedes.

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Chapman, Kenneth Milton, 1875-1968

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Chapman (1875-1968) served as chief curator and as interim director of the Laboratory of Anthropology, 1927-1968. From the description of Kenneth M. Chapman papers, 1929-1968, (bulk, 1929-1942). (Museum of New Mexico Library). WorldCat record id: 37992692 Art administrator; New Mexico; born 1875; died 1968. From the description of Kenneth M. Chapman interview, 1963 Dec. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220192483 From the description of Oral history inte...