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Looking glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular mirror with a wide gold-colored ornate frame with a dark floral design, sitting on top of a fireplace mantel. The frame has a thin gold line along its inner edge. A small, pagoda-style structure sits atop the mirror's frame. The mantel is made of yellow marble with gray veins and white trim. A white decorative piece hangs from the center of the mantel. Above the mirror, a landscape painting hangs on a brown paneled wall, depicting trees, a body of water, and a distant mountainous landscape. A window with multiple panes is reflected in the mirror. The image is titled "Looking glass" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–75
Medium
Pine, gilded plaster
Dimensions
600 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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