Before the Mirror (Devant la glace) by Frederick Carl Frieseke. An Impressionist oil painting showing a woman from behind, seated at a vanity mirror in a striped room.

Before the Mirror (Devant la glace)

Frederick Carl Frieseke

1903 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intimate and luminous Impressionist study of a woman at her dressing table.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Bathroom
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1903 by Frederick Carl Frieseke, this work is a superb example of American Impressionism. The scene captures a quiet, private moment of reflection, utilizing a soft palette of ivory, warm browns, and muted rose. Frieseke's characteristic focus on light and atmosphere is evident in the delicate rendering of the subject's skin and the shimmering textures of her garments against the rhythmic pattern of the wallpaper.