Before the Mirror
The Met
Artist: Pierre-Paul-Léon Glaize(French, Paris 1842–1932 Paris)
Date: 1873
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39 3/4 x 29 7/8 in. (101 x 75.9 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a shimmering fur-trimmed gown stands in a decorated room, facing a tall mirror
Detailed Description
A woman stands in an elaborately decorated interior. She is positioned slightly to the left of the center, facing towards the right. The woman wears a long, flowing gown of a light, shimmering fabric, possibly satin or silk, in a pale gold or silver hue. The gown is trimmed with white fur along the neckline, sleeves, and hem, and a matching fur stole is draped over her left shoulder and arm. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, and she looks to her right with a neutral expression. Her left hand rests on her hip, while her right hand gently holds the fur trim of her gown. The background features a deep red wall on the left, adorned with a vertical band of intricate floral and geometric patterns in shades of green, blue, and gold. To the right, a tall, ornate standing mirror with a white or light-colored frame is visible, reflecting a faint blue or green hue. Behind the mirror, a dark wooden piece of furniture, possibly a dresser, can be partially seen. To the left, behind the woman, a low piece of furniture, perhaps a bed or sofa, is covered with draped fabrics and clothing in dark reds, purples, and browns. The floor is covered by a dark, patterned rug with intricate designs in red, brown, and cream. Lighting appears to come from the upper left, highlighting the woman's face and the shimmering fabric of her dress.
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