"The Three Fates": Mabel Dodge Luhan, Frieda Lawrence, and Dorothy Brett

In the 20th Century, Taos, New Mexico emerged as a haven for artists, significantly shaped by the influence of "The Three Fates": Mabel Dodge Luhan, Frieda Lawrence, and Dorothy Brett.
Mabel Dodge Luhan, an American heiress and a promoter of modern art movements, hosted discussions on avant-garde ideas in her famous salon in Greenwich Village before establishing herself in Taos. Her home there became a sanctuary for creative minds, including author D.H. Lawrence.
Frieda Lawrence, born a German baroness, led a tumultuous life, translating German literature before eloping with D.H. Lawrence and eventually settling in Taos after extensive travels. Post-Lawrence's death, she returned to Taos, approving the theater adaptation of Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover, based on her life, which came to fruition after her death in 1956.
Lastly, Dorothy Brett, a painter known for her work depicting Native American Ceremonial subjects, formed lasting bonds with the Lawrence couple and immortalized local culture through her art, including “Lawrence’s Three Fates”.
Together, these women fostered a unique artistic community that left an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of Taos.
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Three Fates
1879 - 1977
Activist | Artist | Community leader
Marker Location: Taos County
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