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Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Mission Dolores, San Francisco is a graphite drawing by Arthur B. Davies. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in artist's hand, across top in graphite: Hic domus Dei est + parta coeli; in later hand, across bottom verso in graphite: (collector's notes)
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Overview
Mission Dolores, San Francisco is a graphite drawing created by Arthur B. Davies in 1913. It is a representative work by an American artist known for promoting modern art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the historic Mission Dolores church in San Francisco, presenting a serene landscape that focuses on the architectural details of the adobe structure.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the work showcases Davies' attention to texture and shading, utilizing chiaroscuro to convey the effects of light on the scene, creating a sense of depth and volume.
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Artist
Arthur Bowen Davies (September 26, 1862 – October 24, 1928) was an avant-garde American artist and influential advocate of modern art in the United States c. 1910–1928.
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