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Overmantel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a white Overmantel by artist unknown. The image shows a large white stone fireplace with a rectangular recess above the mantelpiece. The recess is framed by ornate carvings. The mantelpiece has three sections with ornate carvings on each. The fireplace opening is made of brick and stone. The wall behind the fireplace is light green with white wainscoting. The wall and wainscoting have a decorative molding at the top. A patterned rug is visible at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1811
Medium
Wood, composition ornament
Culture
American
Dimensions
344 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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