Mision Santa Clara

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a building facade labeled "Mission Santa Clara." The drawing features a detailed depiction of a classical architectural facade. The central element is an arched doorway topped with an ornate decoration, flanked by two tall, rectangular niches or windows. Above the door, there is a small decorative window or niche. On either side of the central elements are symmetrical, decorative columns. Below the drawing, there is a banner with the inscription "1777 Mission Santa Clara." The composition is minimalistic, focusing on the architectural elements with precise lines and shading to convey depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Holger Cahill

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31 x 24.8 cm (12 3/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.29.9


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1777 / mision santa clara; upper left verso in graphite: Calif. / James Jones / Litho; lower left verso in graphite: 5698

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580449

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