San Luis Obispo Mission Altar Tabernacle from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays an arrangement of curved and pointed shapes forming an abstract design. The shapes resemble floral motifs, with tall, symmetrical petals in the center and smaller flower-like forms on either side. Sweeping lines suggest plant stems and leaves, while smaller triangular and rounded shapes provide decorative elements. Muted earthy tones enhance the abstract composition, giving it a vintage or folk-art aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18135

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center: Altar Tabernacle - San Luis Obispo Mission / Index of American Design; lower left: DECORATIVE ARTS OF SPANISH CALIFORNIA; lower right: W.P.A. ART PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Wikidata ID

Q64535589

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