Mision Santa Margarita

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

The image shows a black and white drawing of a mission-style building called "Mission Santa Margarita." The viewpoint is straight on, revealing architectural details clearly. The building has steps leading to the entrance, decorated with an arch and columns. A cross sits atop the structure, with circular openings below it. The drawing features precise brushstrokes highlighting geometric lines. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray. The focus is solely on the mission building, with no visible horizon or background landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Holger Cahill

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.29.12


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1797 / Mision Santa Margarita; lower right in graphite: RC; upper left verso in graphite: Calif / James Jones / Litho; lower left verso in graphite: #7079

Wikidata ID

Q64580452

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