Mision San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.18232
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the National Gallery of Art's showcase of American design! "Mision San Carlos de Boro de Carmelo" a captivating lithograph on wove paper by James Jones, created between 1935 and 1942. Measuring 30.5 x 22.9 cm, this rendering captures the iconic architecture of one of California's historic Spanish missions, founded in 1770 by Father Junípero Serra. The mission, nestled in Carmel-by-the-Sea, exemplifies early colonial efforts to establish Franciscan outposts along the Pacific coast, blending European Baroque influences with local materials like adobe and stone. As part of the Index o...
About the Artist
James Jones
James Jones is an artist whose biographical details are not well established in the historical record. No birth or death dates are confirmed, and his nationality and place of work remain uncertain, complicating efforts to situate him within a broader artistic tradition. The volume of work attributed to Jones — nearly fifty pieces in museum collections — indicates a committed and productive artist...