Trinidad Archuleta
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joe Trinidad Archuleta | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | September 13, 1905 Taos Pueblo, New Mexico |
| Died | 1981 (aged 75–76) |
| Citizenship | American, Taos Pueblo |
| Occupation | painter |
| Spouse | Rufina Romero |
Joe Trinidad Archuleta (September 13, 1905 – 1981) was a Pueblo-American painter and muralist from the Taos Pueblo.[1][2] Some of his works are in the permanent collection of institutions including the Museum of New Mexico.[1]
Archuleta was from a family of farmers. In 1922 he married Rufina Romero. He became a known painter in the Taos area, sometimes collaborating with other local artists on public murals. In middle age, Archuleta and his wife, Ruffina, spent time at the utopian D. H. Lawrence Ranch with D. H. Lawrence, along with his uncle Tony Luhan, Luhan's wife Mabel Dodge Luhan, and artist Dorothy Brett.[2] A buffalo painting by Archuleta can be found on the west wall of the Lawrence Cabin at the Ranch.[3] The mural depicts He also worked as a ranch hand and trail guide at the ranch.
