Day and Dream: Magic Mirror
1946
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1946
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting features a woman in a long dress standing on a table, gazing into a large mirror that is propped up against a wall. The mirror's frame is rectangular, and it reflects the woman's image as well as other objects in the room. The woman's dress is long and flowing, and she has long hair that falls down her back. The room itself is dimly lit, with shadows cast across the walls and floor. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought as she gazes into the mirror. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Max Beckmann.
