Artwork
Designs for a Hand Mirror
Designs 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.
About this work
Overview
Designs for a Hand Mirror, circa 1901, is a drawing by Félix Bracquemond, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a design for a hand mirror with an oval frame, adorned with a intricate floral pattern, conveying the aesthetic principles of its time.
Technique & Style
Bracquemond employed a range of colors and techniques to achieve depth and texture, characterized by flowing lines and organic shapes, hallmarking Art Nouveau influence.
History & Provenance
Created around 1901, the work's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
Reflecting early 20th-century design tastes, the piece embodies the Art Nouveau movement's emphasis on natural forms and decorative elegance.
Legacy
As a Bracquemond work, it contributes to the understanding of Art Nouveau design evolution, though its specific impact or exhibition history is not highlighted.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
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Ornament
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Composition florale de bouquets multicolores et guirlandes mauves, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
lasimaalausluonnos, kukka- ja kasviornamentiikkaa
Border from a Farhang-i Jahangiri Manuscript
Border from a Farhang-i Jahangiri Manuscript
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa
Ornament
Gilet motif paysage aux rochers, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
Design for a Hand Mirror