Cameo Brooch

c. 1936

Grace Halpin

Associated Names
Grace Halpin

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

The image depicts abstract geometric shapes composed of rectangles and lines. In the upper section, there is a rectangle with rounded edges framing a human profile drawing, with a singular line extending to the left. Below it, a simplified line drawing of a similar rectangular shape mimics the structure of a standing mirror or frame, with two lines suggestive of support or hinges at the back. These elements combine to evoke an abstract representation of framed art or reflective surfaces, akin to mirrors or framed portraits viewed from a side angle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3197


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Size 1 2/8 x 1 4/8 / Grace Halpin.

Wikidata ID

Q64572713

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