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Original Watercolor Painting “New Mexico Memories” by Morris Rippel - C3843B
"New Mexico Memories" is an apt name for this painting. There is nothing more New Mexican that an adobe building nestled under or among cottonwood trees. There is no manicured lawn or formal entrances to the home, just native plants growing without need of water or attention. The two saddled horses are ready for a tromp down by the acequia. The cottonwood trees are displaying their beautiful fall colors. There is no memory of New Mexico more memorable that such a view as this.
Morris Rippel was basically a self-trained artist, having obtained an architectural degree from the University of New Mexico. He worked in that field for 15 years but then decided to see if he could make a living for himself and his family by becoming an easel artist. He succeeded and did so very well.