Artwork
Design for a Hand Mirror
Design for a Hand Mirror is a drawing by Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2009.11.1
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Félix Bracquemond’s drawing titled Design for a Hand Mirror dates to around 1901 and is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. Executed on beige paper, the work presents a decorative frame intended for a handheld mirror, rendered in a stylized, ornamental manner.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on an arched mirror frame embellished with a profusion of botanical motifs, swirling leaves, stylized flowers, and scroll-like forms. The intricate pattern suggests a focus on decorative arts, reflecting the period’s interest in integrating natural ornamentation into everyday objects.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a limited palette of green, gold, and brown, the drawing employs fine line work and delicate stippling to create texture and depth. The edges are treated with curling lines and minute dots that resemble lace, emphasizing the ornamental quality of the design.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1901, the drawing bears Bracquemond’s signature in the lower corner, confirming its authorship. It entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition, where it remains accessible for study and public viewing.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, hedelmäkulhoja
Ornament
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Border from a Farhang-i Jahangiri Manuscript
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Ornament
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä
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