Early 20th Century Gouache Illustration "Mirror of Ireland. Part 2"

Item Details

Artist unknown
Mirror of Ireland. Part 2, The Jaunting Car. Part 2, early 20th century
Gouache painting on paper
Unsigned
Titled to the upper margin
Subtitled to the lower margin “The Jaunting Car”

An early 20th century gouache illustration on paper titled Mirror of Ireland. Part 2, The Jaunting Car. Part 2 by an unknown artist. This folk art illustration advertises the Irish Hibernicon panorama The Mirror of Ireland. It features a jaunting car surrounded by theatrical scenery portrayed with vibrant pigments, simplistic forms and an overall sense of flatness. To the upper margin of the composition, the title ‘Mirror of Ireland, Part 2’ is included, followed by the subtitle ‘The Jaunting Car. Part 2’ inscribed to the lower margin. The composition is presented on white matting, behind glass and housed in a wood frame.

Condition

- minor wear and negligible scratches throughout the frame; toning, minor tears, minor creasing and negligible warping throughout the edges of paper; toning, minor creases and negligeble stains throughout the composition.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sheet size 12" W x 9.75" H.

Item #

18DCC649-033