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Mirror

Wellington Blewett

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate mirror design. The image shows a tall and elegant mirror structure with intricate decorative elements at the top. The mirror features a crowned pediment with golden ornamental scrollwork and foliage design, accented with small black details. Below the crown, there is a roundel or medallion that depicts a small landscape or historical scene, framed in rich wood tones and gold. The sides of the mirror frame are embellished with horizontal bands of dark wood and gold, divided by circular motifs that add a symmetrical aesthetic to the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3173 × 5119 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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