Clippings 1970-1994, 1891-1993
File — Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
"Harwood Art Collection Continues Growth; Represents Many Taosenos," Taos News, January 27, 1971. List of Harwood art collection including pieces by ELB, MGB and HGB. ELB paintings mentioned: "Desert Mining Camp - Rio Grande Canyon" by ELB; "Husking Corn" by MGB.
Photo, Pueblo Star - Journal, April 7, 1971. Photo of railroad yard painting by ELB at El Pueblo State Historical Museum from an exhibit loaned by Museum of New Mexico.
Photo, Santa Fe New Mexican, August 22, 1971. Photo line: "Founders of the Taos Art Colony."
"Looking Back: 15 Years Ago Today, September 18, by Spud Johnson, 1958," Taos News, September, 1973. Announcement of ELB's retrospective exhibit and reception at the Harwood Art Gallery.
"Looking Back: 15 Years Ago Today, September 25, 1958" by Howard Cook, Taos News, September, 1973. Addresses "the means of expression" which distinguishes the painting the ELB.
"Blumenschein Days Mark Davis' Show," newspaper unknown, February, 17, 1974. Eighteen ELB paintings exhibited at La Quinta Gallery (five of which were to be sold). HGB gave lecture on ELB. Several personal anecdotes are quoted in the article.
"The Taos Fire Department's Art Collection," Santa Fe New Mexican, March 24, 1974. History of the Taos Volunteer Fire Department collection. No ELB paintings mentioned.
"Blumenschein quoted in 'American Scene'," Taos News, April, 1975. ELB quoted in the lead feature "This Place called Taos" in American Scene magazine produced by the Gilcrease. See first three paragraphs.
"The Harwood Foundation at Taos," Santa Fe New Mexican, November 20, 1977. History of the Harwood Foundation and Library. ELB mentioned as a donor to the collection.
"Art Notes: Magazine Features Early Taos Artists," Taos News, n,d., 1977. Announcement of article in January 1978 issue of American Artist to include features on the early Taos artists. ELB article written by HGB.
"Ernest L. Blumenschein Retrospective", March 5th - April 16th", Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, January 15, 1978. Announcement of ELB Retrospective exhibit at Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, billed as largest single exhibition of his work. ELB paintings mentioned: "A Young Fisherman" (photo missing), "Sangre de Cristo Mountains" (photo).
"The Arts In New Mexico," Rio Grande Sun, February 9, 1978. Description of article in January 1978 issue of American Artist magazine.
"63 Years of New Mexico Paintings," Rocky Mountain News, 1978, March 26. Review of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center's retrospective exhibition of ELB's work. Biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "Jury for the Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder" (photo), "The Clown's Family Take a Day Off," "Dance at Taos" (photo), "Arizona Dam" (photo).
"Eastern Dudes 'Love' National Academy's Western Art Show," Denver Post, September, 23, 1979. Review of "American Masters in the West", 80 selections from the Anschutz Collection exhibited at the National Academy of Design. ELB paintings mentioned: "Sangre de Cristo Mountains."
"Taos Painters: The Formative Years," Artweek, April, 5, 1980. Review of 46 paintings by the "Taos Ten" (and other New Mexico artists) from the Eiteljorg Collection, exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum. ELB mentioned only in the "broken-wheel" saga.
"Collection of Paintings Donated to Arts Center," Pueblo Star-Journal and Sunday Chieftain, April 27, 1980. Announcement of the acquisition of Francis King's western art collection by the Sangre de Cristo arts and Conference Center including ELB paintings.
"Focus of the Twentieth Century," paper unknown (Taos?), May 29, 1980. Mention of a feature article in the 9th anniversary edition of Southwest Art magazine entitled, "The Stark Collection". Article includes reproductions of paintings by ELB. ELB paintings mentioned: "Ourselves and Taos Neighbors."
"Sharing Christmas with Midland, A Gift of Love," Midland Reporter-Telegram, December, 24, 1980. The Hogans' of Midland, TX donate 16 paintings by the "Taos Ten" to the Museum of the Southwest in Midland. Photo: "Portrait of Indian with Hair Ornament" by ELB.
"New World Masters, Taos," Midland Reporter-Telegram, April 12, 1981. Announces the showing of the Eiteljorg Collection at the Museum of the Southwest, Midland, TX. Photo: "The Plasterer" by ELB.
"Action Reaction," Journal-Herald, Dayton, Ohio, April, 22, 1981. Article notes positive results from a request by author/researcher, Sherry Brown, looking for original illustrations by ELB.
"Arvada Center Offering just a Taste of New - Splashy Endowed Land has been Mesmerizing Artists for 70 Years," Rocky Mountain News (article incomplete), August, 21, 1981. Review of "Light and Color: Images from New Mexico", 60 paintings on tour from the Museum of New Mexico, on exhibit at the Arvada Center. Photo: "Dance at Taos" by ELB.
"Area Attics Might Hold Valuable Art," Albuquerque Journal, December 15, 1981. Article discusses the rising price of ELB's works as interest in the art of the American West increases. Photo: "Portrait of Loletta" by ELB.
"Worth it or Not, the Demand is High and the Prices even Higher for Paintings Bearing the Signature - BLUMENSCHEIN," Journal Herald, December 19, 1981. More in depth article about sought-after ELB works by art galleries including Fenn, Peters and Spanierman, (New York). Biography. Photos: "Isadora Duncan," "Jury of a trial of a Sheepherder," "The Plasterer," Portrait of a young Helen (Blumenschein). ELB paintings mentioned: "The Clown's Family takes a Day Off," "The Funeral," "Taos Fiesta 1949," The Taos News, July 21, 1983. Photo: Jack Denver's Stagecoach with passengers (ELB, Becky James, "Doughbelly " Price, Joe Fleck, Spud Johnson and Mrs. Gusdorf.
"Show at Folk Art Museum Celebrates Regional Tradition," Albuquerque Journal North, November 23, 1983. One of ELB's beds (adapted from the 19th century Anglo-American lounge and manufactured in Taos) was exhibited in "Carpinteros and Cabinetmakers: furniture Making in New Mexico 1600 - 1900".
"Founders Colorful Characters," Taos News, February 2, 1984. Review of the book, The Taos Society of Artists. Photo: unidentified ELB painting of railroad yards.
"UNM Press publishes 'Taos Society of Artists'," Taos News, February 2, 1984.
"The Taos Founders - Who Were They?" Carlsbad Current, June 8, 1984. Article includes brief biographies of "the original six " (Taos Founders) in celebration of the opening of the Carlsbad Fine Arts Museum and McAdoo Collection.
"Race Against Time to Preserve Invaluable Photo Collection." Antiques and the Arts Weekly, March 1, 1985. Article describes the invaluable collection of Juley photo archives at the Smithsonian. Photo: "Three Riders" by ELB (Article notes that this painting was cut in half and presumed lost. However, when the Juley photograph ran in Smithsonian Magazine, the woman on the left was identified and that section was found to belong to one of her sons) .
"Taos Ten Found Beauty, Refuge in Southwest Mountain Colony," The Chieftain, Pueblo, CO, July 7, 1985. In celebration of its 13th anniversary, the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center will feature "The Taos Ten and Their Contemporaries" a collection of 50 paintings by 19 artists from the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe.
No title, New York Times, July 11, 1985. Article discusses the controversy surrounding thirteen of the best works from the Steinway and Sons collection of approximately 100 paintings commissioned by the piano makers. CBS, who owns Steinway (now up for sale) is holding onto the 13 paintings, including one by ELB. Employees feel the collection is part of the Steinway tradition and should be passed on to the next owner.
"High School Art Collection Draws Offer From Museum," Albuquerque Journal, December 10, 1985. The Albuquerque Museum trustees express interest in obtaining 30 works of art housed at the Albuquerque High School, including paintings by ELB, Berninghaus, Sharp and Phillips.
"Art in New Mexico: Masterpiece of Color, Mood" (article incomplete), Albuquerque Journal, April 13, 1986. Review of Smithsonian show, "Art in New Mexico, 1900 - 1945: Paths to Taos and Santa Fe with works from Taos Society artists and contemporaries. ELB paintings mentioned: "Sangre de Cristo Mountains, "Mountains."
"Inspiration Courtesy of New Mexico - Dayton's Native's Paintings Reflect Pageantry of Land," The Journal Herald, Dayton, OH, July 19, 1986. Opening of "Art in New Mexico, 1900 - 1945: Paths to Taos and Santa Fe" at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Biography and review of show. ELB paintings mentioned: "Canyon, Red and Black." Photos: "Sangre de Cristo Mountains," ELB.
"Taos on the Tube," New Mexico Magazine, September, 1986. Announcement of upcoming public television series, "The West of the Imagination" describing the West as seen through the eyes of artists, photographers, sculptors, etc. ELB mentioned in broken wheel story. Note: article states the wagon broke in Dixon!
"Seven Paintings Missing from Schools," Taos News, October 9, 1986. ELB painting "Brooklyn Heights" is declared missing and presumed lost from the Taos municipal school's collection. Estimated value of "Brooklyn Heights" is $35,000. According to Sherry Brown. Four of the missing seven works were donated to the schools by HGB.
"The Art of Enchantment," Denver Post, February 15, 1987. "Art in New Mexico 1900 - 1945: Paths to Taos and Santa Fe" exhibition opens at the Denver art Museum. History and review.
"New Koshare Gallery Displays Rare Taos Society Works," Pueblo Chieftain, Pueblo, CO, December 9, 1987. Koshare Museum, La Junta, CO opens new gallery to exhibit the Burshears Collection including works by artists of the Taos Society. ELB paintings mentioned: "The Plasterers" originally purchased for $150 at the La Fonda Hotel on Taos Plaza where it was displayed.
"Art Uses Pure Black and White in Museum's Show," Albuquerque Journal North, February 16, 1988. Review. The Alcove Show at the New Mexico Museum of Fine Art exhibits black and white images from various New Mexico artists including ELB. "Blumenschein emerges as the most highly trained and perhaps the most gifted." ELB images mentioned: "Sheriff's Office," "Tracking the Sheep to the base of Greased Pole," "Pueblo Ceremonial," "Navajo Playing Monte," "Head of Young Indian Woman." Photo: "Penitente Procession."
"Alcove Art Show Replays Heyday," Santa Fe New Mexican (Pasa Tiempo), February, 1988. Review of the Alcove Show at the Museum of Fine Art - includes brief history and biographies on the artists. Photo: ELB in his Taos studio, 1926.
"Will this Year be 'The Year of the Taos Society of Artists'?" Art-Talk, May/April, 1988. Article discusses in depth, the skyrocketing value of Taos Society Artists' paintings. Brief history of Taos art colony. Photos: "Jury for a Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder," "Sangre de Cristo Mountains" (with notes about Anschutz purchases in article).
"Broken Wheel Blazed Trail to Taos - Six Men Began World - Famous Art Community," Albuquerque Journal, May 15, 1992. Editorial piece claiming that luck, perpetuation of the "broken wheel" story to mythical proportions and calculated marketing techniques by the Taos Society of Artists have led to Taos' art colony reputation. (As opposed to the art itself). Photos: The broken wagon; six founding members of the Taos Society of Artists.
Photo, Pueblo Star - Journal, April 7, 1971. Photo of railroad yard painting by ELB at El Pueblo State Historical Museum from an exhibit loaned by Museum of New Mexico.
Photo, Santa Fe New Mexican, August 22, 1971. Photo line: "Founders of the Taos Art Colony."
"Looking Back: 15 Years Ago Today, September 18, by Spud Johnson, 1958," Taos News, September, 1973. Announcement of ELB's retrospective exhibit and reception at the Harwood Art Gallery.
"Looking Back: 15 Years Ago Today, September 25, 1958" by Howard Cook, Taos News, September, 1973. Addresses "the means of expression" which distinguishes the painting the ELB.
"Blumenschein Days Mark Davis' Show," newspaper unknown, February, 17, 1974. Eighteen ELB paintings exhibited at La Quinta Gallery (five of which were to be sold). HGB gave lecture on ELB. Several personal anecdotes are quoted in the article.
"The Taos Fire Department's Art Collection," Santa Fe New Mexican, March 24, 1974. History of the Taos Volunteer Fire Department collection. No ELB paintings mentioned.
"Blumenschein quoted in 'American Scene'," Taos News, April, 1975. ELB quoted in the lead feature "This Place called Taos" in American Scene magazine produced by the Gilcrease. See first three paragraphs.
"The Harwood Foundation at Taos," Santa Fe New Mexican, November 20, 1977. History of the Harwood Foundation and Library. ELB mentioned as a donor to the collection.
"Art Notes: Magazine Features Early Taos Artists," Taos News, n,d., 1977. Announcement of article in January 1978 issue of American Artist to include features on the early Taos artists. ELB article written by HGB.
"Ernest L. Blumenschein Retrospective", March 5th - April 16th", Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, January 15, 1978. Announcement of ELB Retrospective exhibit at Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, billed as largest single exhibition of his work. ELB paintings mentioned: "A Young Fisherman" (photo missing), "Sangre de Cristo Mountains" (photo).
"The Arts In New Mexico," Rio Grande Sun, February 9, 1978. Description of article in January 1978 issue of American Artist magazine.
"63 Years of New Mexico Paintings," Rocky Mountain News, 1978, March 26. Review of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center's retrospective exhibition of ELB's work. Biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "Jury for the Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder" (photo), "The Clown's Family Take a Day Off," "Dance at Taos" (photo), "Arizona Dam" (photo).
"Eastern Dudes 'Love' National Academy's Western Art Show," Denver Post, September, 23, 1979. Review of "American Masters in the West", 80 selections from the Anschutz Collection exhibited at the National Academy of Design. ELB paintings mentioned: "Sangre de Cristo Mountains."
"Taos Painters: The Formative Years," Artweek, April, 5, 1980. Review of 46 paintings by the "Taos Ten" (and other New Mexico artists) from the Eiteljorg Collection, exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum. ELB mentioned only in the "broken-wheel" saga.
"Collection of Paintings Donated to Arts Center," Pueblo Star-Journal and Sunday Chieftain, April 27, 1980. Announcement of the acquisition of Francis King's western art collection by the Sangre de Cristo arts and Conference Center including ELB paintings.
"Focus of the Twentieth Century," paper unknown (Taos?), May 29, 1980. Mention of a feature article in the 9th anniversary edition of Southwest Art magazine entitled, "The Stark Collection". Article includes reproductions of paintings by ELB. ELB paintings mentioned: "Ourselves and Taos Neighbors."
"Sharing Christmas with Midland, A Gift of Love," Midland Reporter-Telegram, December, 24, 1980. The Hogans' of Midland, TX donate 16 paintings by the "Taos Ten" to the Museum of the Southwest in Midland. Photo: "Portrait of Indian with Hair Ornament" by ELB.
"New World Masters, Taos," Midland Reporter-Telegram, April 12, 1981. Announces the showing of the Eiteljorg Collection at the Museum of the Southwest, Midland, TX. Photo: "The Plasterer" by ELB.
"Action Reaction," Journal-Herald, Dayton, Ohio, April, 22, 1981. Article notes positive results from a request by author/researcher, Sherry Brown, looking for original illustrations by ELB.
"Arvada Center Offering just a Taste of New - Splashy Endowed Land has been Mesmerizing Artists for 70 Years," Rocky Mountain News (article incomplete), August, 21, 1981. Review of "Light and Color: Images from New Mexico", 60 paintings on tour from the Museum of New Mexico, on exhibit at the Arvada Center. Photo: "Dance at Taos" by ELB.
"Area Attics Might Hold Valuable Art," Albuquerque Journal, December 15, 1981. Article discusses the rising price of ELB's works as interest in the art of the American West increases. Photo: "Portrait of Loletta" by ELB.
"Worth it or Not, the Demand is High and the Prices even Higher for Paintings Bearing the Signature - BLUMENSCHEIN," Journal Herald, December 19, 1981. More in depth article about sought-after ELB works by art galleries including Fenn, Peters and Spanierman, (New York). Biography. Photos: "Isadora Duncan," "Jury of a trial of a Sheepherder," "The Plasterer," Portrait of a young Helen (Blumenschein). ELB paintings mentioned: "The Clown's Family takes a Day Off," "The Funeral," "Taos Fiesta 1949," The Taos News, July 21, 1983. Photo: Jack Denver's Stagecoach with passengers (ELB, Becky James, "Doughbelly " Price, Joe Fleck, Spud Johnson and Mrs. Gusdorf.
"Show at Folk Art Museum Celebrates Regional Tradition," Albuquerque Journal North, November 23, 1983. One of ELB's beds (adapted from the 19th century Anglo-American lounge and manufactured in Taos) was exhibited in "Carpinteros and Cabinetmakers: furniture Making in New Mexico 1600 - 1900".
"Founders Colorful Characters," Taos News, February 2, 1984. Review of the book, The Taos Society of Artists. Photo: unidentified ELB painting of railroad yards.
"UNM Press publishes 'Taos Society of Artists'," Taos News, February 2, 1984.
"The Taos Founders - Who Were They?" Carlsbad Current, June 8, 1984. Article includes brief biographies of "the original six " (Taos Founders) in celebration of the opening of the Carlsbad Fine Arts Museum and McAdoo Collection.
"Race Against Time to Preserve Invaluable Photo Collection." Antiques and the Arts Weekly, March 1, 1985. Article describes the invaluable collection of Juley photo archives at the Smithsonian. Photo: "Three Riders" by ELB (Article notes that this painting was cut in half and presumed lost. However, when the Juley photograph ran in Smithsonian Magazine, the woman on the left was identified and that section was found to belong to one of her sons) .
"Taos Ten Found Beauty, Refuge in Southwest Mountain Colony," The Chieftain, Pueblo, CO, July 7, 1985. In celebration of its 13th anniversary, the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center will feature "The Taos Ten and Their Contemporaries" a collection of 50 paintings by 19 artists from the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe.
No title, New York Times, July 11, 1985. Article discusses the controversy surrounding thirteen of the best works from the Steinway and Sons collection of approximately 100 paintings commissioned by the piano makers. CBS, who owns Steinway (now up for sale) is holding onto the 13 paintings, including one by ELB. Employees feel the collection is part of the Steinway tradition and should be passed on to the next owner.
"High School Art Collection Draws Offer From Museum," Albuquerque Journal, December 10, 1985. The Albuquerque Museum trustees express interest in obtaining 30 works of art housed at the Albuquerque High School, including paintings by ELB, Berninghaus, Sharp and Phillips.
"Art in New Mexico: Masterpiece of Color, Mood" (article incomplete), Albuquerque Journal, April 13, 1986. Review of Smithsonian show, "Art in New Mexico, 1900 - 1945: Paths to Taos and Santa Fe with works from Taos Society artists and contemporaries. ELB paintings mentioned: "Sangre de Cristo Mountains, "Mountains."
"Inspiration Courtesy of New Mexico - Dayton's Native's Paintings Reflect Pageantry of Land," The Journal Herald, Dayton, OH, July 19, 1986. Opening of "Art in New Mexico, 1900 - 1945: Paths to Taos and Santa Fe" at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Biography and review of show. ELB paintings mentioned: "Canyon, Red and Black." Photos: "Sangre de Cristo Mountains," ELB.
"Taos on the Tube," New Mexico Magazine, September, 1986. Announcement of upcoming public television series, "The West of the Imagination" describing the West as seen through the eyes of artists, photographers, sculptors, etc. ELB mentioned in broken wheel story. Note: article states the wagon broke in Dixon!
"Seven Paintings Missing from Schools," Taos News, October 9, 1986. ELB painting "Brooklyn Heights" is declared missing and presumed lost from the Taos municipal school's collection. Estimated value of "Brooklyn Heights" is $35,000. According to Sherry Brown. Four of the missing seven works were donated to the schools by HGB.
"The Art of Enchantment," Denver Post, February 15, 1987. "Art in New Mexico 1900 - 1945: Paths to Taos and Santa Fe" exhibition opens at the Denver art Museum. History and review.
"New Koshare Gallery Displays Rare Taos Society Works," Pueblo Chieftain, Pueblo, CO, December 9, 1987. Koshare Museum, La Junta, CO opens new gallery to exhibit the Burshears Collection including works by artists of the Taos Society. ELB paintings mentioned: "The Plasterers" originally purchased for $150 at the La Fonda Hotel on Taos Plaza where it was displayed.
"Art Uses Pure Black and White in Museum's Show," Albuquerque Journal North, February 16, 1988. Review. The Alcove Show at the New Mexico Museum of Fine Art exhibits black and white images from various New Mexico artists including ELB. "Blumenschein emerges as the most highly trained and perhaps the most gifted." ELB images mentioned: "Sheriff's Office," "Tracking the Sheep to the base of Greased Pole," "Pueblo Ceremonial," "Navajo Playing Monte," "Head of Young Indian Woman." Photo: "Penitente Procession."
"Alcove Art Show Replays Heyday," Santa Fe New Mexican (Pasa Tiempo), February, 1988. Review of the Alcove Show at the Museum of Fine Art - includes brief history and biographies on the artists. Photo: ELB in his Taos studio, 1926.
"Will this Year be 'The Year of the Taos Society of Artists'?" Art-Talk, May/April, 1988. Article discusses in depth, the skyrocketing value of Taos Society Artists' paintings. Brief history of Taos art colony. Photos: "Jury for a Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder," "Sangre de Cristo Mountains" (with notes about Anschutz purchases in article).
"Broken Wheel Blazed Trail to Taos - Six Men Began World - Famous Art Community," Albuquerque Journal, May 15, 1992. Editorial piece claiming that luck, perpetuation of the "broken wheel" story to mythical proportions and calculated marketing techniques by the Taos Society of Artists have led to Taos' art colony reputation. (As opposed to the art itself). Photos: The broken wagon; six founding members of the Taos Society of Artists.
Dates
- 1891-1993
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us