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Compote

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a compote, a type of fruit bowl, by the artist. The bowl has a wide mouth with a scalloped edge and a short stem. The bowl and base are decorated with vertical lines and ornate patterns. The bowl appears to be made of glass or crystal. The compote sits on a flat surface against a plain background. The image is in black and white. The overall shape of the compote is symmetrical. The bowl is wider than it is tall. The base of the compote is round.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–35
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 477 px
Museum record:
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