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Bellows

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a shiny metal bellows by an artist titled "Bellows". The object is lying on its side, with the nozzle pointing to the left. The bellows has a long, thin handle attached to a bulbous body with a wavy edge. The body is made of a shiny metal, possibly silver or chrome, and has a reflective surface that shows light and shadows. The bellows appears to be made of two layers of metal with a textured edge. The background is a plain gray surface, with a lighter gray wall behind the bellows. The overall atmosphere suggests a product photo or a still life setup.

Artwork details

Date:
1880–90
Medium:
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions:
599 × 391 px
Museum record:
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