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Ben Lujan, 1951 Grace Betts (American 1883 - 1978) Oil on canvas; 27 x 34 in. 8442 Gift of …
Ben Lujan
Ben Lujan, 1951 Grace Betts (American 1883 - 1978) Oil on canvas; 27 x 34 in. 8442 Gift of …
Ben Lujan, 1951 Grace Betts (American 1883 - 1978) Oil on canvas; 27 x 34 in. 8442 Gift of Grace Betts

Ben Lujan

ClassificationsPaintings-oils
Artist Grace Betts (American, 1883 - 1978)
Subject Ben Lujan
Date1951
MediumOil and canvas
DimensionsFramed: 27 x 34 in. (68.6 x 86.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Grace Betts
Object number8442
DescriptionPortrait depicting Ben Lujan, a member of the Taos community in Santa Fe. Museum documentation suggests that the express train in the area bore Lujan's likeness and was nicknamed "The Chief."



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