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The image displays an abstract composition of symmetrical shapes and lines. There is a large blue circle in the center, containing a cream-colored stylized form with pointed extensions, flanked by elongated leaf-like shapes. Below the circle are sweeping arcs and curved lines in blue that extend outward. Surrounding these are maroon shapes resembling leaves or flames. The overall arrangement creates a sense of balance and symmetry, drawing on forms suggesting elements from nature.
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The image displays an abstract composition of symmetrical shapes and lines. There is a large blue circle in the center, containing a cream-colored stylized form with pointed extensions, flanked by elongated leaf-like shapes. Below the circle are sweeping arcs and curved lines in blue that extend outward. Surrounding these are maroon shapes resembling leaves or flames. The overall arrangement creates a sense of balance and symmetry, drawing on forms suggesting elements from nature.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Asistencia of San Antonio de Pala Wall Design from the portfolio of "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.18136
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower center: Wall Design - Asistencia of San Antonio de Pala / Index of American Design; lower left: DECORATIVE ARTS OF SPANISH CALIFORNIA; lower right: W.P.A. ART PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

NGA object ID 76682. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.