Mision San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of an architectural façade depicting the mission San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo. The drawing showcases a decorative archway, an upper window with intricate details, columns supporting the archway, and an elaborate star-shaped window design above the entrance. The words 'Mision San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo' and the date '1770' are inscribed below in stylized script. The drawing emphasizes the architectural beauty and historic significance of the mission through precise shading and line work to highlight the depth and texture of the stonework.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Holger Cahill

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.29.5


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1770 / Mision San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo; lower right in graphite: RC; upper left verso in graphite: Calif / James Jones / Litho; lower left verso in graphite: #7077

Wikidata ID

Q64580444

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