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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two hanging mirrors. The mirror on the left has an ornate design with a floral pattern on top, featuring a central bowl with flowers and leaves. The frame is adorned with hanging vines on either side. The mirror on the right has a simpler design with a floral pattern at the top. Both frames are rectangular with a decorative border and a curved bottom. The background is plain white. "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Mahogany, gilt gesso, wire
Culture
American
Dimensions
486 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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