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Overmantel Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Overmantel Looking Glass by Robert Adam features a large rectangular mirror with a black frame. The frame has a wavy edge on the short sides and straight long sides. Two wall-mounted candle holders are attached to the frame, one on each short side. Each candle holder has a white candle and is made of metal. The mirror has a slight reflection visible around the edges. The background behind the mirror is white. A small, illegible text label is on the bottom right.

Artwork Details

Date
1725–40
Medium
Walnut veneer, gilt gesso, brass
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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