A striking study of the iconic adobe church in New Mexico, this photograph by Paul Strand captures the monumental, sculptural quality of its earthen walls through bold contrasts of light and shadow. Strand's masterful use of composition emphasizes the building's organic, geometric forms, transforming the ancient structure into an almost abstract study in texture and mass. The work is accompanied by a trimmed board credited to Paul Strand, with the title and initials "HS" inscribed in pencil by his wife, Hazel Strand.