Mision San Diego de Alcala

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a mission facade. It illustrates the mission's bell tower facade with three levels, each having three arches. The drawing shows intricate shading and texture to suggest brickwork and stucco surfaces, with some areas displaying aged or worn textures. A banner beneath the drawing states "1769, Mission San Diego de Alcalá." The drawing emphasizes the historical and architectural features of the mission.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.8 x 24.9 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2075

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1769 / mission san diego de alcala

Markings

BS:WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580432

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