House Looking Glass
c. 1940
Emilio Zito’s 1940 design for a 'House Looking Glass' is a charming blend of functional furniture and whimsical storytelling. The tall, dark frame features gold accents and holds a miniature painted landscape at the top, depicting a cozy house with a red roof nestled among cacti and rolling green hills. Below this scenic vignette, the rest of the piece is a mirror, represented by diagonal streaks of pale blue and white to suggest reflection. A separate detail sketch in the corner reveals an intricate floral motif, hinting at the craftsmanship intended for the final piece.
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