Mirror

c. 1941

Roberta Elvis

Associated Names
Roberta Elvis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This painting depicts a decorative mirror with a nautical theme. The upper section shows an inset of a ship sailing on a stylized sea within a carved border with gold tones. Below is a cracked mirror reflecting broken shapes. On the right side are architectural drawings showing the frame's construction details. The composition suggests a focus on artistic representation and craftsmanship, in a classical or traditional style reminiscent of historical nautical paintings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 28.3 cm (14 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26"high; 12"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5348

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: ROBERTA ELVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64629295

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