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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a mirror frame titled "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist. The frame is arched at the top and has a flat bottom. The frame features a design with people, trees, flowers, and birds. The top of the frame has a decorative design with a central curved shape. The arch of the mirror frame is adorned with curved lines and shapes on either side. The mirror itself has a starburst etched into it. The mirror appears to have a crack in the lower right corner. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1735
Medium
Wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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