Mission San Juan Capistrano 1883

This 1883 etching by Henry Chapman Ford depicts Mission San Juan Capistrano in California. Ford, a well-known American artist, specialized in landscapes and architectural subjects. The print shows the mission's ruined church and surrounding buildings, with the artist's signature and date at the bottom. Ford captures the beauty of the historic mission, emphasizing its grandeur and age through the use of detailed lines and shading. This work provides a glimpse into the architectural history and cultural significance of California's missions, a significant subject in American art.