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Santa Barbara Mission Doorway Design from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features geometric shapes and lines in a symmetrical composition. In the center, there is an abstract circle filled with intricate patterns of triangles and crescents. Above it, a cross with ornate details and curving extensions forms the top. Flanking the circle are abstract shapes that resemble stylized petals or leaves. The composition uses earthy tones and balanced symmetry.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paperboard
Dimensions
3452 × 4475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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