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Window Cornice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a decorative design. A long, rectangular strip of paper with a design is centered on a darker background. The design on the paper is bordered by a floral pattern on either side. The floral patterns are symmetrical and feature leaves and flowers. Inside the border, a landscape scene depicts a large building with a tower on the left and trees in the background. The sky appears cloudy. The paper is white and has a torn edge on the left side. The background of the photograph is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Gilt and painted wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 342 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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