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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a mirror titled "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist. Rectangular mirror with a carved frame. The frame has a smaller, square inset carved panel at the top. Two wall-mounted candleabra with ornate metalwork are on either side of the mirror. Each candleabra has a vase with branches. A sculpture of an eagle with wings spread out sits atop the mirror. The eagle appears to be hanging by two thin wires. The wall behind the mirror, candelabras, and eagle is plain and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Gilded gesso, verre eglomise with pine, wire
Culture
American
Dimensions
455 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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