biography of José Rafael ARAGON (c.1796-1862)

Addresses: Santa Fe, NM; Pueblo Quemado (now Cordova), NM

Profession: Sculptor, painter

Work: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Ctr., Taylor Mus.

Comments: Frequently called Rafael Aragon to distinguish from another JosÈ Aragon who was his contemporary. Best known religious artist in New Mexico in the early half of the 19th century. He painted and carved altar screens.

Sources: Eldredge, et al., Art in New Mexico, 1900-1945, 190.