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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an ornate mirror. The mirror, titled "Looking Glass," is an oval-shaped reflective surface with a decorative metal frame. The frame features a wheat-like design at the top, with leaves and curved lines extending from it. The frame has a double border with an etched design around the mirror's edge and scrollwork on either side. A small decorative element is positioned at the bottom center of the frame. The background of the image is a light gray color. The mirror appears to be the work of an unknown artist.

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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