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Mirror (one of a pair)

1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names

Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

This is a drawing of an ornate round wall mirror. The mirror has a golden frame with a sculpted eagle at the top. The frame is embellished with carvings including acanthus leaves and scrollwork. Flanking the mirror are two sconce-like holders with candle-like structures. The background is plain. The drawing includes a signature and date.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 22.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 46 1/2"high; 32 1/2"wide 24"in diam.
Accession Number

1943.8.5351

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: F. Cartier

Wikidata ID

Q64561387

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