The Convex MirrorHarold Gresley · 1945

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date1945
  • Dimensions78.0 x 64.0 cm

Harold Gresley (1892 – 1967)

Discover Harold Gresley (1892-1967), a British artist renowned for his evocative landscapes & portraits in watercolour & oil, influenced by his artistic family legacy. A decorated WWI veteran and Repton School teacher, Gresley's work is celebrated at


About this artwork

  • Title: The Convex Mirror
  • Artist: Harold Gresley
  • Year: 1945
  • Original dimensions: 78.0 x 64.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Corpus context: wwi veteran's reflection, symbolic light & shadow
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Main color: Driftwood
  • Keywords: 1945 oil painting, warm tone art, harold gresley

Questions & Answers

How does the subject of "The Convex Mirror" relate to Harold Gresley's usual themes?

Among Harold Gresley's recorded themes - wwi veteran's reflection, academic & realist style, symbolic light & shadow, family artistic legacy, aging, memory, identity, post-war contemplation - "The Convex Mirror" brings its own focus on still life, reflection, elderly man, mirror image, lanterns, buddha, symbolism, golden frame.

How does "The Convex Mirror" fit into Harold Gresley's themes and style?

"The Convex Mirror" belongs to Harold Gresley's Contemporary Realism work, whose recorded themes include wwi veteran's reflection, academic & realist style, symbolic light & shadow, family artistic legacy, aging, memory, identity, post-war contemplation.

How saturated is the palette of "The Convex Mirror"?

"The Convex Mirror" by Harold Gresley is recorded with a subtle color saturation.

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