Mision Santa Clara

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a historical mission facade. The drawing depicts an architectural facade with various ornamental details and structured columns. Above the central entrance is a decorative arch with a circular emblem. On either side of the doorway are niches. An elaborate triangular pediment crowns the structure, adorned with intricate carvings. In the lower part of the drawing, there is a ribbon-like banner with the text "1777 Mission Santa Clara." The style of the drawing is detailed, employing shading to give depth and form to the three-dimensional aspects of the architecture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 24.4 cm (12 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18239


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1777 / Mission Santa Clara

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580463

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