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Shoes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown leather shoe, possibly a loafer or ballet flat, angled to the right. The shoe has a rounded toe and a strap across the top. The strap is woven and stitched on. The shoe appears old and worn, with visible cracks and stitching. The interior is visible and appears worn. The background is light gray. The shoe is titled "Shoes" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
leather
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
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