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Girandole

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored circular mirror with a decorative frame. The frame has a raised outer edge with a repeating dot pattern. Attached to the frame are four gold candle holders with white tapered candles and clear crystals hanging below. The top of the mirror has a gold-colored eagle with wings spread, standing on a pole with curled designs on either side. There are gold-colored leaves on either side of the pole. The mirror reflects a white wall. The background behind the mirror is gray. Title: Girandole. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1817
Medium
Gilded gesso, mirror glass with white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
594 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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