Girandole

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1800–1820 · Gilded gesso, glass with pine · The American Wing

A round gilded frame with convex glass such as this is often referred to as a girandole, or girandole mirror. The convex shape of the silvered glass, the gilded surface, and the cut glass of the branches combine to increase the throw of light from the candles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1800–1820

Medium

Gilded gesso, glass with pine

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Given in memory of George Drew Egbert and Estelle Powers Egbert, by their children, 1966