Santa Barbara Mission Doorway Design from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image features bold, colorful shapes and lines forming an abstract pattern. At the top, there is a large cross-like shape with stylized edges. Below it, a symmetrical bow-tie or ribbon shape is displayed, with circular patterns and a central node. Towards the bottom, there is an ornate mandala-like circle with a radial pattern of triangles and curves. The combination of these elements creates an abstract design.

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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

    1943.8.18137

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center: Doorway Design - Santa Barbara Mission / Index of American Design; lower left: DECORATIVE ARTS OF SPANISH CALIFORNIA; lower right: WPA ART PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Wikidata ID

Q64535591

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