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Mision San Gabriel Arcangel

James Jones

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a front-facing view of an architectural structure that resembles a mission façade. The structure is central in the image, with no visible horizon line or surrounding landscape. It features a series of arched openings arranged symmetrically, with increasingly narrow arches leading to a small rounded arch at the top. The brickwork has a uniform pattern, giving a textured appearance, while the arches have smooth lines. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of grey, set against a neutral light beige background. At the bottom, there is a ribbon-like banner with the inscription "1771 Mision San Gabriel Arcangel."

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3458 × 4435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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