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

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of a series of intricate shapes and lines arranged in a symmetrical pattern. There is a cross-like shape at the top with pointed edges and accents resembling small flames. Below it, a bow-like pattern connects to a decorative disk adorned with radial patterns. Flanking the central bow shape are wing-like forms that add to the symmetry and complexity of the design. The arrangement combines elements that might remind one of a crest or emblem, with an abstract aesthetic that ties these familiar objects together in a unified composition.