1906 Original Watercolor Painting of Mision de San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo (Mission Carmel) Historically accurate watercolor painting of Carmel historic landmark Mission Carmel in 1906 before renovation by Wallace Clinton Stratton (American, 1855-1925). Interesting hues in cloud-filled sky and shadows of the mission add depth and interest to this beautiful piece. Signed and dated lower left corner Presented in rustic gold-toned frame Condition: Good; normal tonal aging consistent with age of piece and wear Image size: 18"H x 26"W Frame size: 24.50"H x 32"W. Wallace Clinton Stratton was born in Massachusetts on Sept. 7, 1855. Stratton settled in San Francisco in 1895 and established a medical practice. When not active as a physician, he painted in his leisure. After the earthquake of 1906, he moved across the bay to Oakland. Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo, or Misión de San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo (aka Mission Carmel) was first built in 1797, is one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California. Located at the mouth of Carmel Valley, California, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. Mission Carmel was the second mission built by Franciscan missionaries in Upper California. It was first established as Mission San Carlos Borromeo in Monterey, California near the native village of Tamo on June 3, 1770, by Father Junípero Serra. It was named for Carlo Borromeo, Archbishop of Milan, Italy, and was the site of the first Christian confirmation in Alta California