San Gabriel Mission Priest's Vestment from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays abstract shapes and lines arranged in a balanced composition. A central structure resembles a stylized plant with elongated leaves and curved branches. The warm color palette includes shades of orange, pink, and purple, suggesting organic growth and movement.

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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

    1943.8.18207

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center: PRIEST'S VESTMENTS - San Gabriel Mission / INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN; lower left: DECORATIVE ART OF SPAINISH CALIFORNIA; W.P.A. Art Project of Southern California

Wikidata ID

Q64535670

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