Cheval Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cheval Glass by Gillows has a rectangular mirror with a dark wood frame featuring a triangular pediment at the top. The frame is adorned with fluted columns on either side, each with a carved design at the top and bottom. Two small, foldable trays are attached to the columns, one on each side. The legs of the mirror are curved and tapered, with a carved design at the bottom. The mirror has a subtle sheen, suggesting a polished finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color.