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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of two narrow, tall, dark-colored wooden wall mirrors with ornate carvings. The mirrors are side by side. Each mirror has a thin, rounded rectangular reflective surface surrounded by a thick, raised frame with a decorative border. The frame is indented on all sides, with a curved inner edge. The top and bottom edges of the frame have raised, carved, symmetrical, scroll-like designs. The mirrors appear to be antiques. The background is plain and light-colored. The title is "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–90
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
433 × 624 px
Museum record:
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