Artwork preview

Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver oval-shaped object with a black interior. The object has a raised edge around its perimeter featuring a decorative rope-like pattern. Two sets of three small balls are attached to the interior side of the raised edge, one set near the top and one near the bottom. The object is positioned on a white surface, casting a shadow underneath. The object appears to be a shoe buckle by its shape and design. The buckle has an artist's design. The title of the design is "Shoe buckles".

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
metal, leather
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 334 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette