Ogee frame

Unknown

ca. 1720–30 (?) · Oak lower moldings; lime upper moldings. Carved, gilt; orange bole. · Robert Lehman Collection

This somewhat heavy frame was used on Claude Monet's "Houses on the Achterzaan" of 1871 (1975.1.196), which it complemented by lending weight to the atmosphere of the composition. The unabraded gold added a warm tonality. Unlike that of so many frames used for Impressionist works, the gold of this one has hardly been distressed at all.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1720–30 (?)

Medium

Oak lower moldings; lime upper moldings. Carved, gilt; orange bole.

Culture

French

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975