Artwork
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Mission Dolores, San Francisco is a graphite drawing by Arthur Bowen Davies. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
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.
Artist & collection
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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