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Mision Santa Margarita

James Jones

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mission-style building. The image depicts the facade of a mission with a stepped entrance leading up to a central arched doorway, flanked by symmetrically arranged features, including a niche and a small inset cross at the apex of the pediment. The structure is characterized by its simple geometric forms and is marked by three circular window holes. To the left of the mission, there are arches. Below the image, text reads "1797 Misión Santa Margarita." The drawing employs a monochrome palette, utilizing shading to convey depth and structural detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3351 × 4259 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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