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Pair of Pistols with Flintlocks a la moda

Gabriel de Algora

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols displayed side by side on a white background. The pistols have dark wooden stocks with intricate metalwork. Each pistol features a flintlock mechanism at the rear and a barrel extending to the front. The grips are made of wood and have a rounded shape. The metal components show detailed engravings. A small, decorative tuft of material is visible at the end of each barrel. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1735–40
Medium:
Steel, wood (walnut), gold, silver, horn
Culture:
Spanish, Madrid
Dimensions:
599 × 394 px
Museum record:
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