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

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This painting depicts a stylized floral arrangement within a basket. The artwork features a symmetrical design with a central basket-like structure at the bottom, surrounded by intricate leaves and floral patterns in green and reddish-purple tones. The central motif resembles a pineapple or pine cone with a segmented pattern. Above this are two heart-shaped leaves flanked by smaller flower-like designs in soft purple, connected by a decorative arc in muted gold. The design is reminiscent of folk art with its simplified forms, emphasis on pattern and symmetry.

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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

    1943.8.18215


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535680

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