Mision San Fernando Rey de Espana

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

The image shows a stylized architectural drawing of a mission building with a simple design, featuring a slightly arched doorway, rectangular windows, and a cross on the roof. The drawing does not include a distinct horizon, focusing solely on the structure itself. The shading technique creates textured surfaces using fine lines and stippling for depth and light. The color palette is monochromatic, utilizing shades of gray and black against a light background. Details of vegetation on the walls provide organic contrast to the rigid architecture. At the bottom, there is a ribbon banner with the text "1797" and "Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana."

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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

    1989.29.13


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1797 / mision San Fernando Rey de Espana; lower right in graphite: RC; upper left verso in graphite: Calif / James Jones / Litho; lower left verso in graphite: #7076

Wikidata ID

Q64580453

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