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Sky Temple Suite: Noon - Altar of the Sun, San Antonio, Texas (2-B)

1983-1984
20th century
21 1/2 in. x 46 1/2 in. (54.61 cm x 118.11 cm)

Van Jones (aka Alva Vance Jones III), American, (1951–1989)

Object Type: drawing
Medium and Support: Color pencil and ink on paper
Credit Line: Museum purchase with gift from Jones Company, Ltd.
Accession Number: 1991.032

Object Description
"Through a rough stone altar-piece can be seen the view of the skyline of San Antonio actually visible from the Harte-Hanks offices. Also visible are the four "other" missions strung along the San Antonio River, and the great prairie which stretches all the way to the Rio Grande" --Van Jones. Part 2-B of Sky Temple Suite consisting of six triptychs representing the six lights of day (morning, noon, afternoon, dusk, night, dawn). Scene depicts landscape of trees, a rough stone altarpiece; through center can be seen the view of the skyline of San Antonio, Texas. This is the center drawing of "Noon". Drawing on Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. Noon 2-B, triptych to be hung with 1991.031 and 1991.033.

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