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Shaving Mirror

1936

Dana Bartlett

Associated Names

Dana Bartlett

Artist, American, 1882 - 1957

The image shows an ornate mirror with an elaborate frame featuring leaves and grape clusters, supported by a decorative stand with similar vine motifs. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones, including browns, greys, and hints of green.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 25.6 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2/3 actual size: 18"
Accession Number

1943.8.5367

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: DANA BARTLETT

Wikidata ID

Q64540680

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