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Picture Frame

Southern Italy Southern Italy
late 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 620

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Picture Frame
  • Artist: Southern Italy (Southern Italy)
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Medium: Carved and gilt poplar
  • Dimensions: Overall: 23 13/16 × 19 11/16 in. (60.5 × 50 cm)
    Sight: 17 11/16 × 13 3/4 in. (45 × 35 cm)
    Rabbet: 18 3/4 × 14 3/4 in. (47.6 × 37.5 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2172
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection
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