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

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows an arrangement of symmetrical, curved lines and shapes creating an elaborate design. In the abstract composition, there is a central element resembling a pine cone or clustered seed structure in a decorative vase-like base. Surrounding it are organic shapes resembling leaves branching outwards, and fan-like petals positioned above and around the formation. The design invokes imagery of a stylized plant or floral arrangement and is reminiscent of motifs found in traditional textiles or artistic embellishments.

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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

    1943.8.18214


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: Priest's Vestment - San Gabriel Mission / INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN; lower left: DECORATIVE ART OF CALIFORNIA; lower right: W.P.A. ART PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Wikidata ID

Q64535679

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