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Glass Globe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a standing lamp with a central globe and five candle-shaped light fixtures. The lamp has a fluted metal pole with a decorative base. The pole supports a central sphere at the top, with five metal arms extending from it, each holding a frosted glass shade resembling a candle. The glass shades are cylindrical with flared tops and etched with a pattern. The metal components have an ornate design with curved lines and scrollwork. The background is a plain wall with a lighter-colored floor. The artist and title of the piece is "Glass Globe".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1895
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
508 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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