Shell Top Doorway San Luis Rey Mission 1936

This 1936 watercolor by Howard H. Sherman depicts a detailed design of the top doorway of the San Luis Rey Mission in California. The artwork features a decorative archway with intricate floral motifs and a series of teardrop-shaped details, painted in vibrant shades of blue, green, and orange. The design, executed in watercolor on paper, exemplifies Sherman's talent for capturing architectural details with meticulous precision. The inclusion of a smaller sketch within the composition further highlights the artist's meticulous attention to detail and interest in the design elements of the mission.