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Chandelier

George A. Schastey & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chandelier by George A. Schastey & Co. has a gold-colored metal frame. The frame has a floral design on top. Six curved arms extend out from the center, each holding a white glass shade. The glass shades are shaped like flowers. The chandelier hangs from a ceiling with a patterned design. Behind the chandelier is a wooden door with intricate carvings and designs. The door has a gold-patterned wallpaper on either side. The wallpaper above the door features a mural of cherubs.

Artwork Details

Date
1881–82
Medium
Brass, mother-of-pearl, glass shades, and semi-precious stones
Culture
American
Dimensions
450 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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