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Shoes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Olive green high-heeled women's shoes with fabric upper featuring a textured, wavy pattern; the right shoe sits on its side to reveal the brown heel. A looped olive green fabric tie secures the top. The shoes are made of brown leather on the sole. The background is plain. Title: Shoes. Artist: Paul Poiret.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century–18th century
Medium:
leather, silk, steel
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
600 × 336 px
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