The Three Fates: Mabel Dodge Luhan (1879–1962), Frieda Lawrence (1879–1956), Dorothy Eugénie Brett (1883–1977)

Taos County · NM Highway 522 -- mile marker 1.5 -- Taos

(SIDE 1) Three extraordinary women contributed to the unique artistic culture of Taos in the 20th Century. Sometimes called “The Three Fates”, they had a long, passionate and often contentious relationship with each other. Mabel Dodge Luhan created a haven for artists, writers and musicians at her Taos home, including D.H. Lawrence and his wife Frieda. They arrived in Taos in 1924 with their friend, Dorothy Brett. (SIDE 2) Freida von Richthofen was born into Prussian aristocracy and married Lawrence in 1914. She was his most ardent supporter and served as inspiration for many of his characters. Dorothy Brett, known simply as Brett, was born into English aristocracy. She provided moving depictions based on Taos Pueblo spiritualism in her paintings known collectively as “The Ceremonies”. Together, these women created a vibrant world of artistic experimentation and creation.

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