Frame for Mirror

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of an ornate oval picture frame. The oval frame is adorned with decorative metallic embellishments, including a sculpted representation of an eagle at the top with wings partially spread, flanked by scroll motifs. The frame is colored in shades of gold and brown, with a metallic sheen and circular rivet-like details. At the base, there is a decorative element resembling stylized acanthus leaves. Handwritten text is visible at the top of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5350

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: Mr. Devine / Has this ever been / redone / [ ]

Wikidata ID

Q64534942

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