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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
Museum record:
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