Building of the Missions in New Mexico
Designer
Donald Beauregard
(American, 1884 - 1914)
Artist
Carlos Vierra
(American, 1876 - 1937)
Date1917
Mediumoil on canvas
DimensionsSupport: 129 1/2 x 65 3/4 in. (328.9 x 167 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Honorable Frank Springer, 1917
Object number2009.1.6
DescriptionA group of three Franciscan monks congregate around a building plan spread out on the ground; one kneels holding a compass while the other two stand holding a shovel, hammer and chisel; a partially constructed building and scaffolding are in the background.On View
Not on view1910 (printed 1914)