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Mules

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the artwork is "Mules". Two antique high-heeled shoes are shown. The heel is thick and tapered. The shoe on the left is shown from the back; the right shoe is shown from the side. The shoes have a green fabric interior. The exterior appears to be gold-colored fabric with a woven pattern. The top edges are frayed and damaged. The shoes are set against a gray background. The artist is unidentified.

Artwork Details

Date
1710–29
Medium
leather, silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 342 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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