Mision Santa Margarita

1935/1942

James Jones

Associated Names
James Jones

Artist, American, active 1932 - 1942

This is a drawing of a mission-style building. The image depicts the facade of a mission with a stepped entrance leading up to a central arched doorway, flanked by symmetrically arranged features, including a niche and a small inset cross at the apex of the pediment. The structure is characterized by its simple geometric forms and is marked by three circular window holes. To the left of the mission, there are arches. Below the image, text reads "1797 Misión Santa Margarita." The drawing employs a monochrome palette, utilizing shading to convey depth and structural detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.7 cm (10 15/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18247


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: RC; lower center in plate: 1797 / Mission Santa Margarita

Wikidata ID

Q64580472

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