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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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