Painted mirror

Oscar Bluhme

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a painting within a painting. The main composition is framed in a wooden surround with decorative elements at each corner and along the sides. Inside the frame, the upper section displays a scene of a colorful chapel on a hill, surrounded by lush greenery. The building features shades of yellow, orange, pink, and blue. The horizon is placed above the middle with a soft sky painted in pale blue and gray. Below this scene, a crack runs down the interior, revealing patches of faded blue tones. The overall color palette contrasts warm tones with cooler hues, creating a juxtaposition.