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Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two sconces by an unknown artist titled "Sconce". Two sconces are visible, side by side. Each sconce has a base resembling a horn or a cornucopia, decorated with fruits and grains. The base of each sconce is adorned with a floral motif at the bottom. Each sconce has two candle holders on either side, with curved arms supporting them. The sconces appear to be made of metal, likely silver or another metallic material. The background of the image is a plain white surface, possibly a wall or a piece of paper. Small numbers are printed below each sconce: "79" under the left sconce and "80" under the right sconce. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1820
Medium
Gilt gesso, wood, wire
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
600 × 391 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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