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Pier Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pier table by the artist Giuseppe Paladino titled "Pier Table". The table is made of dark wood and has a flat top; a rope-like design runs along the edge. The table legs are carved to look like the bodies of two eagles, with their heads and talons visible at the ends. The table legs are attached to the table top and extend down to the floor. On top of the table is a white marble bust of a man with short hair. The bust is positioned on a square base. The background includes a large map on the wall behind the table; the map appears to be a city map, but details are not visible. The floor is made of smooth, light-colored material; the walls are white. A doorway is visible on either side of the table.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–50
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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