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Chandelier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black-and-white photo of a chandelier by artist Sydney L. Meière. The chandelier has a metal frame. Three chains connect to a metal piece at the top. Two frosted glass shades resembling vases flank a solid black shade. A ring of crystals hangs below. The crystals are pointed and vary in length.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Gilded brass, glass
Dimensions:
499 × 624 px
Museum record:
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