Carved Stone Doorway, Mission San Carlos Borromeo

1938

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

This is a painting of a closed wooden door set within a decorated stone frame. The door is depicted in a frontal view, with an arched top section. The wooden panels of the door display diagonal brush strokes, giving it a textured appearance. Surrounding the door is a stone frame that features geometric patterns. The painting uses soft, earthy tones to highlight the rustic charm and draw attention to the details of the frame. The background is a neutral, unadorned surface that contrasts with the detailed door and frame. This painting is in the style of Giorgio de Chirico.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6570


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572587

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