Colonial Mirror

c. 1937

Alfred Walbeck

Associated Names
Alfred Walbeck

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed sketch of an ornate mirror frame with precise architectural measurements. The point of view is frontal and direct, highlighting the frame's intricate features. A small painting on top of the mirror shows a distant landscape with an old structure under a dynamic sky. The brushstrokes in the painting are detailed, suggesting a realistic portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones for the frame and cooler blue and grey tones for the mirrored portion. Architectural elements are highlighted around the mirror with pencil sketches, featuring classical columns with design details and measurements. The combination of pencil and watercolor creates a detailed and refined composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.4 x 22.9 cm (10 13/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 35 1/2"high; 17 1/2"wide; 18 3/4"wide, top

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5352


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. WALBECK

Wikidata ID

Q64534438

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