A richly colored pastel landscape depicting the rugged beauty of northern New Mexico near Taos. Schmidt captures the harmony between adobe dwellings, flowering trees, and distant mountain ranges through masterful handling of pastel and form — hallmarks of his work as a Taos artist and one of the early interpreters of the Southwestern landscape tradition. The composition’s vivid tonal contrasts and sense of atmospheric depth reveal Schmidt’s deep connection to the land and influence from both Impressionist and Modernist tendencies of the early 20th century. Dimensions: Sight 11 x 17 in.; framed 22 x 28 in. Provenance: Hirsch Fine Art, Taos, New Mexico (Bill of Sale, September 1, 1998); acquired by Jean Burrows, Gilroy, California; from a collection of Western art in Detroit, Michigan. Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx Ground within the continental U.S. for $125 plus 1.5% insurance. Combined lot shipping available. Excellent overall; minor toning and faint surface rubbing visible under raking light, consistent with age; colors fresh and well-preserved.