Mision San Luis Rey de Francia

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of the facade of a mission church featuring a central arched entrance framed by two columns, a circular window above the entrance, a niche with a triangular pediment and a cross at the top. The architecture shows elements of Spanish colonial style, including smooth stucco surfaces and pilasters. The roofline has a decorative scalloped edge. Below the drawing is the text "1798" and "mission san luis rey de francia."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Holger Cahill

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.1 x 24.8 cm (12 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.29.1

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: 1798 / mision san luis rey de francia; upper left verso in graphite: Calif / James Jones / Litho; lower left verso in graphite: 5673

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580440

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