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

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an assembly of abstract shapes and lines creating a visually intriguing design. There is a cross-like shape at the top with outward-pointing triangular patterns. Below are petal-like forms extending from either side. In the center, there is an ornate circular pattern with a floral design. The combination of shapes forms a cohesive unit drawing on familiar religious and natural symbols while remaining abstract.