Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

William Herbert "Buck" Dunton

1878-1936

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

1. William Herbert "Buck" Dunton Marker

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Considered the cowboy artist of Taos, "Buck" Dunton is best known for his portrayal of Old West outdoorsmen. Schooled at The Art Students League in New York, Dunton went on to become one of America's leading illustrators as well as a charter member of the Thos Society of Artists. Born in Maine, Dunton was a romantic who longed for the days of the Old West and a lifestyle he felt was fading before his eyes. Unlike most Society members, his work rarely focused on the Native American. Instead, he favored animals and cowboys often incorporating a hint of drama in his paintings. Dunton was tall and lanky and always dressed as a cowboy making him a recognizable figure on the streets of Taos. In 1919, Dunton moved to La Loma Plaza after selling his home and studio to Ernest Blumenschein.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 36° 24.361′ N, 105° 34.584′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is on Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 240, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Ledoux St, Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernest Blumenschein (a few steps from this marker); Casa Pintor

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(a few steps from this marker); Kenneth Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harwood Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Ledoux Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taos Plaza (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Taos Plaza (about 500 feet away); Guadalupe Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

2. William Herbert "Buck" Dunton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.