Kenneth Chapman Pueblo Designs Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-999-026
Scope and Content
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 (primarily birds), flower images, and stylized rain clouds. Most of the paintings are black and red in color.
Dates
- 1935-1960
Creator
- Chapman, Kenneth Milton, 1875-1968 (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Extent
37 items (1 box) : 37 paintings
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
37 paintings of pueblo pottery designs. Also, three prints of Native American designs used on buildings: Administration Building, Door to Museum, and a library (not specified). These paintings, by Mercedes Gugisberg, are copies of plates made by Kenneth Chapman. Design motifs include geometric images, animal forms (primarily birds), flower images, and stylized rain clouds.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved in Big Box location by Pictorial Number.
- Acoma (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Cochiti (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works
- Indian art -- North America -- 20th century
- Indian painting -- New Mexico -- 20th century
- Indians of North America -- Pictorial works
- Laguna (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Paintings
- Pictorial works
- San Ildefonso (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Santo Domingo Pueblo (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Tesuque Pueblo (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Zia Pueblo (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Zuni (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
Creator
- Chapman, Kenneth Milton, 1875-1968 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Kenneth Chapman Pueblo Designs Collection, 1935-1960
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu