Mision San Jose

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

The image depicts a drawing of the facade of a building named "Mision San Jose" with the year 1797 below it. The point of view is direct and frontal, focusing on the architecture. The horizon is not visible. The drawing style is detailed with shading and precise line work. The color palette is monochrome with black and grey on a white background. The building features an entrance with two columns, an arch above, stone textures, and shadows of foliage. The sky and surroundings are blank, emphasizing the building.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.9 x 25.2 cm (12 9/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18245


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1797 / Mission San Jose

Markings

BS: WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64580470

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