Painting by Edward Vischer depicting travelers approaching the western part of the Mission San Luis Obispo on the landing, ca.1864-1873

Photograph of a painting by Edward Vischer depicting travelers approaching the town and western part of the Mission San Luis Obispo on the landing, ca.1864-1873. Two horsemen ride out from the buildings of the mission to meet the group of horsemen coming in from the dirt road at the left with their train of pack mules. Small cabins and barn-style longhouses are visible in the background, in front of mountains. Rocks and trees are visible in the right foreground. Text written below the image identifies the date and area