“Acoma Pueblo” is a landscape painting by Thomas Moran, created in 1916 in the United States. The artwork is an oil painting on canvas and measures 23.2 x 35.9 centimeters. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement.
The artwork depicts a dramatic and expansive landscape dominated by rocky terrain and high cliffs, capturing the essence of the Acoma Pueblo. The towering rock formations are bathed in the warm hues of a setting or rising sun, casting an ethereal glow across the scene. The sky is richly painted with shades of yellow, orange, and blue, adding depth and a sense of vastness to the composition. In the distance, one can see the traditional adobe structures of the Acoma Pueblo, nestled atop the mesa. Figures dressed in what appears to be traditional attire are visible in the foreground, giving a sense of scale and human presence within the grandeur of the landscape. This romanticized portrayal emphasizes the natural beauty and cultural history of the Acoma Pueblo region.