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Shoes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown or black shoe with a rounded toe, made of worn and deteriorated material. The shoe is lying on its side, with the opening at the top. The exterior surface is cracked and worn, with small tears and holes visible. A thick sole is at the bottom. The shoe rests on a white background that resembles bubble wrap. The artist is unknown and the title is "Shoes".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
leather
Culture
British
Dimensions
269 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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