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Looking glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a large square mirror frame titled "Looking glass" by an unknown artist. The frame is square with a flat bottom edge and a decorative top. The frame's surface features a pattern of raised rectangles with a rounded shape. A decorative element adorns the top of the frame, which is curved and features a floral design. The decorative element consists of curved shapes resembling leaves and flowers. The mirror itself appears old and worn, with visible signs of aging and deterioration on its surface. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
1685–1705
Medium:
Walnut veneer, red pine, and glass
Culture:
British, probably
Dimensions:
452 × 624 px
Museum record:
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