Mantel Looking Glass

c. 1937

Arthur Johnson

Associated Names
Arthur Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural detail. The drawing features a rectangular framework with classical influences. The centerpiece contains a symmetrical pattern of golden vines and leaves intricately interwoven along a horizontal axis. The border is distinguished by lines and patterns that enhance the structural design, with vertical panels flanking the center that exhibit smaller floral or foliate motifs. The whole composition is rendered with careful attention to symmetry and proportion, and the use of ochre and gold tones suggests a rich, elegant aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.3 x 30.7 cm (9 9/16 x 12 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3'5"high; 5"wide.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5353


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: ARTHUR JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64536644

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