White Adobe is a photograph by Cheri Randolph which was uploaded on September 13th, 2012.
White Adobe
The bold adobe construction of Mission Espiritu Santo near Goliad, Texas presents a stark and distinctive shape within the landscape.... more
Title
White Adobe
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
The bold adobe construction of Mission Espiritu Santo near Goliad, Texas presents a stark and distinctive shape within the landscape.
Espiritu Santo, which translates, Holy Spirit, was established in in 1722 by the Franciscans. It was one of the most successful of the missions ministering the needs of Karankawa Indian tribes: the Cocos, Copanes, and Cujanes. In 1749, . Mission Espiritu Santo was moved to what was to be its fourth, final, and most successful site, on the lower San Antonio River, near present day Goliad. Here, the mission cattle ranching operation reached its peak. Herds, by some accounts, reached 40,000 head. In the years to come, Mission Espiritu Santo, along with the Royal Presidio of La Bahia, and the town of La Bahia, was to become one of the most important settlements in Spanish Texas.
The mission buildings and grounds are now part of Goliad State Park administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Uploaded
September 13th, 2012
Comments (18)
Cheri Randolph
Maria, Thanks! I appreciate you featuring "White Adobe" in the Photographer's Cafe Group.
Cheryl Hardt
That's so cool. I'm learning so much and seeing so much of America and the world just from going through other artist's work! v/f!!!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Cheryl, I do that too. It's fun to be an accidental tourist while viewing other galleries. Glad that you enjoyed mine!
Cheri Randolph
Jouko, I am very appreciative of your feature of "White Adobe" in the Art from the Past Group.
William Fields
Cheri, it's interesting to note the Moorish influence in the architecture. Those little spires can only be derived from the Arab occupation of Spain. Quite a nice building and an equally nice photo. voted
Cheri Randolph replied:
William, thanks for contributing an interesting observation. You are exactly correct, there is quite a similarity to architecture that I saw in Andalusia, Spain. Appreciate your vote, too!
Cheri Randolph
Rosy, Thanks for such positive feedback on this photo, and your generous support as well!
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