San Juan Capistrano Mission Side Altar from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts flowing curved lines and pointed shapes forming an abstract representation. The central motif resembles a flower with petals in soft blue and muted purple hues, radiating around a central form resembling a seed pod or anthers. Surrounding this central figure, two smaller circular designs evoke star-like flowers or mandalas, with petal and diamond shapes in matching colors. The arrangement suggests natural forms in an abstract and decorative style, connecting to botanical imagery in decorative arts.