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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a mirror titled "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist. The mirror has a dark frame with a decorative top, featuring a small leaf-like design. The frame is arched at the top and has a rounded handle-like protrusion on either side, just below the arch. The mirror's surface is rectangular with rounded corners and appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and deterioration, particularly on the right side where the reflective surface is peeling and discolored. The mirror is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1730
Medium
Walnut veneer, spruce, glass
Culture
British
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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