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Shoe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black leather shoe, title "Shoe", artist unknown. Three black leather shoes are shown, laid out. The shoe on the left is pointed at the toe and has a strap that fastens at the top. The middle shoe is much smaller and has a short strap across the instep. The shoe on the right has a pointed toe and appears to be wrapped in strips of leather. All three shoes are worn and deteriorated with cracks, tears, and discoloration. The shoes are on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500–1550
Medium
Leather
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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