Mission Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe El Paso/Cd. Juarez
Originally established in 1659, the first permanent structure of the mission was dedicated in 1668. It is a massive structure with a very handsome, separate bell tower building, which possibly served as a baptistery. I was taken with this design feature, which I have not seen in any of the other Texas missions. I have added entry steps for the front façade and side entry door as I do in many of my church sculptures to elevate the structure and allow your eye to “walk” up to the entrance.
Painted pine
16 ¼" wide x 22 ¼" deep x 18 ½" high
2017
