Saint Ignatius is a San Francisco landmark in the Western Addition. The school was founded in 1855, moved several times, and was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. The building in this painting was built in 1914. Today, it’s the University of San Francisco.
The building is well lit at night, and because it’s on a hill, is visible from many vantage points in the city. When I walk Gracie in Buena Vista Park across from the street from our home, this church is a glowing sentinel. This view was painted from a photo taken between sunset and dusk. It’s at this time (before the lights come on) that the steeples just get a beautiful reflection from the setting sun. Enjoy!
Saint I's from Buena Vista Park, Oil on Linen, 6x8
