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Mision de Santa Cruz

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names

James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

The image displays a geometric composition with rectangles and triangles outlining a building facade. A tall, arched doorway is at the center, accompanied by a small square opening and a gabled roofline above it. Below the structure, text in two lines reads "1791 MISION DE SANTO CRUZ." The overall aesthetic is a simple and imposing architectural illustration.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 32.8 x 24.8 cm (12 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.18243

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1791 / mission de santa cruz / J.F. Jones

Wikidata ID

Q64580468

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