Pass of the North

This booklet delves into Tom Lea’s iconic mural Pass of the North, a sweeping visual narrative of the El Paso region’s layered history, from Indigenous cultures and Spanish explorers to frontier life, originally painted in 1938 for the U.S. Courthouse in El Paso. Featuring commentary and imagery that illuminate Lea’s artistic process and historical vision, it’s a thoughtful companion for admirers of American art and Southwestern history.