Santa Barbara Mission Doorway Design from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.18139
Art Historical Context
Step through the sunlit arches of California's past with *Santa Barbara Mission Doorway Design*, a captivating screenprint from the 1935–1942 portfolio *Decorative Art of Spanish California*. Created by an American artist of the 20th century, this 18 x 14-inch work on paperboard faithfully captures the ornate doorway of the historic Santa Barbara Mission, founded in 1786 by Franciscan friars. Its intricate stonework, arched entry, and Churrigueresque flourishes evoke the Spanish colonial architecture that defined California's Alta California era. This piece is part of the Index of American De...
About the Artist
American 20th Century
"American 20th Century" is the designation used by major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art (NGA) for anonymous and unidentified artists active in the United States during the twentieth century. The artist's personal identity, early life, and training remain undocumented, reflecting the challenges of attribution for unattributed works from this era. No specific teachers, art schools,...