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Hurricane Shade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two clear glass vases with an etched design. The vases are side by side on a shelf, both are tall and slender with a wide mouth, narrowing to a bulbous body then tapering down to a circular base. The etched design on both vases features leaves and plants. The background of the image is white with a shadow cast by the vases on the wall behind them. The image is in black and white. The title of the image is "Hurricane Shade" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Blown glass, pottery, metal
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
507 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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