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Mision Santa Clara

James Jones

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a historical mission facade. The drawing depicts an architectural facade with various ornamental details and structured columns. Above the central entrance is a decorative arch with a circular emblem. On either side of the doorway are niches. An elaborate triangular pediment crowns the structure, adorned with intricate carvings. In the lower part of the drawing, there is a ribbon-like banner with the text "1777 Mission Santa Clara." The style of the drawing is detailed, employing shading to give depth and form to the three-dimensional aspects of the architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3391 × 4282 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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