Gerald Cassidy

Gerald Cassidy (1879–1934) was a pioneering artist of the American Southwest known for his evocative portrayals of Native American life and the dramatic landscapes of New Mexico. Trained at the Art Students League of New York, Cassidy moved to Santa Fe in the early 1900s, where he became one of the first artists to establish a permanent studio in the region. His refined technique, strong sense of design, and vibrant color palette helped define early Southwestern art. Cassidy’s paintings, murals, and lithographs captured the beauty, dignity, and spirit of Indigenous cultures and the Western frontier, making him an influential figure in the development of Santa Fe as a major art center.