The image shows a front-facing view of a mission facade labeled as "Mission San Carlos de Monterey" with the date "1770". The focus is on the architectural structure, emphasizing its arches, columns, and a statue within a niche at the top. A cross at the peak of the facade serves as a focal point. The artwork is in shades of gray, giving it a monochromatic quality. The plain background isolates the building, highlighting its simplicity. The composition suggests a historical documentation style with attention to architectural detail.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3349 × 4455 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original