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Mantel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a fireplace mantel by artist titled "Mantel". The mantel is white marble with a decorative design on the top and sides. The design features a pattern of circles and lines. On either side of the mantel are carved female figures with long hair. The mantel has a flat top with a small boat on it. The fireplace opening is rectangular and has a gray marble surround. Inside the fireplace is a pile of logs. The background features a colorful mural depicting a scene with buildings, trees, and people. Dark wood furniture is on either side of the mantel. The floor is dark blue with a white mat in front of the fireplace.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825–30
Medium
Marble
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 517 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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