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Shoes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark greenish-blue leather shoes, worn, with visible signs of aging. One shoe facing forward, toe pointing down, showing heel and back; the other shoe facing right, showcasing side and toe. Both have tan-colored insides and appear to be made of leather. A thin metal pin or wire holds each shoe's upper part in place. The background is a plain beige color. Artist: unknown. Title: Shoes.

Artwork Details

Date
1780–99
Medium
(a, b) leather
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 274 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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