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Mirror

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate framed mirror. The drawing depicts a rectangular mirror with a decorative frame. The frame features elaborate scrollwork and ornamentation, with intricate detailing along the top that includes a centered emblem resembling a stylized plume or crest. Below this is an oval medallion. The frame has an elegant, symmetrical design, with finely curved edges and accents suggestive of craftsmanship, adding a touch of grandeur. The glass of the mirror is presented in a simple manner.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3494 × 4529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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