Chandelier
Unknown Artist
20th century
Medium
Glass, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 47 × 35 in. (119.4 × 88.9 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
Continental
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of James Walter Carter, 1963
Accession Number
63.208.2
Art Historical Context
This elegant chandelier, crafted in the 20th by an unknown Continental European artist, exemplifies the refined artistry of decorative lighting fixtures from that era. Standing at an impressive 47 × 35 inches (119.4 × 88.9 cm), it combines shimmering glass elements with sturdy brass supports, creating a luminous centerpiece designed to illuminate grand interiors. The glasswork, classified as the primary medium, highlights the technical prowess of European glassmakers, who mastered cutting, molding, and polishing techniques to achieve intricate patterns that catch and refract light beautifully....