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Harp

J. F. Brown & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a harp by J. F. Brown & Co. The harp has a long, thin neck with a decorative top and a curved neck. The neck is adorned with intricate carvings. The harp has a triangular soundbox. The soundbox and neck are made of metal. The harp has a long, thin column that connects the soundbox to the neck. The column is attached to a square base with four feet. The base has a small lip around the edge. The harp has many strings that run from the neck to the soundbox. The strings are thin and evenly spaced. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1859–66
Medium:
Wood, bronze, and gilt gesso
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
338 × 625 px
Museum record:
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