Mision San Jose

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

The image shows a frontal view of an architectural structure with the text "Mission San Jose" below it. The view is symmetrical and centered, showing a building with a triangular pediment, arched doorway, and rectangular windows. The shading adds depth. The horizon is not visible, and the structure fills the entire height of the image. The style is precise and monochromatic, emphasizing the building's forms and shadows. The focus is on the architecture without any distracting elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Holger Cahill

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.7 x 25 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.29.11


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1797 / mision san jose; upper left verso in graphite: Calif / James Jones / Litho; lower left verso in graphite: 5554

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580451

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