Mirror

c. 1937

Wellington Blewett

Associated Names
Wellington Blewett

Artist, American, born Canada, 1875 - 1962

This is a painting of an ornately framed mirror. The image features a large, decorative mirror with a wooden frame that showcases intricate carvings and a crest-like decoration at the top. The mirror reflects a soft, indistinct background. The overall composition is balanced by the symmetry and craftsmanship of the mirror's frame. The illustration style suggests the work of an artist like Wellington Blewett, whose name is subtly inscribed on the bottom right. The focus is on the ornate frame and soft colors, blending decorative arts and subtle atmospheric effects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.3 x 32.8 cm (16 5/8 x 12 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 45 1/4"long; 23 1/4"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5303

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: WELLINGTON BLEWETT

Wikidata ID

Q64634797

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