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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The mirror, titled "Looking Glass," by an unknown artist, is an oval-shaped reflective surface with a dark-colored frame. The frame features an ornate design, including curved floral patterns and a bird sculpture at the top. The bird appears to be a crane or heron with outstretched wings, holding an object in its beak. The frame's bottom and sides have a decorative edge with a leaf-like pattern. The mirror appears to be hanging on a plain white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Mahogany veneer, gilt gesso, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
364 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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