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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gold-framed mirror titled "Looking Glass" by an unidentified artist. The mirror is rectangular with a rope-like border and a small decorative section at the top featuring a blue and gold design. Two gold sconces are attached on either side, each holding two white candles and decorated with gold leaves. Above the mirror, a gold eagle sculpture with outstretched wings sits atop a twisted column. The background of the image is a plain beige wall.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1810
Medium:
Gilded gesso, verre eglomise with pine, wire
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
459 × 624 px
Museum record:
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