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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a mirror titled "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist. The mirror has an oval-shaped reflective surface. The frame is made of metal and features an ornate design, with a wheat-like decoration at the top. The frame's border is double-lined, with a raised pattern in between. Decorative curved lines extend from the frame's top on both sides, connecting to the wheat-like decoration. A small decorative element hangs from the bottom center of the frame. The mirror appears to be hanging on a plain gray wall. The background behind the mirror is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1805
Medium
Gilt gesso, wood, wire
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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