Mision San Diego de Alcala

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a mission-style bell tower. The drawing features an architectural structure with the year "1769" and the phrase "mision san diego de alcala" inscribed on a banner at the bottom. The composition displays clean and precise lines, giving a sense of symmetry and balance. The shading and texturing contribute to the evocation of depth and solidity within the structure. The artwork displays a stylized graphic representation reminiscent of historical or architectural blueprint designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 25 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18231


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1769 / mission san diego de alcala

Markings

BS: WPA Art Project

Wikidata ID

Q64580454

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