Two antique pistols with intricate designs and engravings on the metal surfaces. The grips are curved and feature gold, blue and white inlays. Both pistols have a similar design with a long barrel and a short butt. A small trigger and hammer are visible on each pistol. The background is a plain light grey color. The artist is Gilles Michel Louis Moutier-Le Page and the title is "Two Percussion Exhibition Pistols".
Artwork details
- Date:
- dated 1849 and 1851
- Medium:
- Steel, gold
- Culture:
- French
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 337 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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