Mision San Juan Bautista

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a mission building. The drawing shows a mission with a gable-roofed structure, three archways at the lower part, brickwork above the arches, a window in the central upper section, and engravings on either side of the window. Below the building facade, "1797" and "Mission San Juan Bautista" are inscribed on banners. The drawing emphasizes the clean lines of mission-style architecture and the geometric precision of the building's design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.5 x 25.3 cm (12 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2846

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1797 / Mission San Juan Bautista

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580437

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