Hi All,
Back in Tucson for a day off. We visited the gallery of Ted DeGrazia, a prolific Arizona artist who lived from 1909 to 1982.
The gallery is on the site of his home and studio north of Tucson.
Portrait of DeGrazio
The Gallery entrance was built to look like the copper mine where he was born.
Father Kino (founder of the mission at Tumacacori) was one of his favorite subjects.
Horses were another favorite subject
As we're the Yaqui Indian celebrations
This somber painting is titled "Crying".
This wild horse painting was in the consignment gallery. Carl loved it but there is no place to hang it in the motorhome. Just as we'll since the price was $25,000.
Yaqui Indian Easter Celebration
Not just a painter, DeGrazia did this stained glass Indian piece.
As well as this mosaic!
Near the end of his life, DeGrazia was concerned about the inheritance tax his heirs would have to pay. He burned 100 of his paintings with an estimated value of $250,000.
Thankfully, thousands of his paintings survived and they are extraordinary.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
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Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
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