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Mision San Luis Obispo

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names

James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a mission facade. It features a simplified architectural representation of a mission church front, centrally topped with a cross, and characterized by a symmetrical composition with arches and windows. The structure is shaded to show volume and depth, with brick details on the lower segment under three arches. There is a banner with the inscription '1772' and 'mission san luis obispo' below the drawing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.8 x 24.4 cm (12 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.18236

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1772 / Mission San Luis Obispo / J.F. Jones

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580460

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