Frame
Unknown Artist
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
301/4 x 41 inches (outside); 20 3/4 x 31 3/8 inches (sight edge)
Classification
Frames
Culture
Unknown
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.226b
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, wooden frame exemplifies the understated elegance of framing artistry from an unknown era and culture. Measuring 30¼ x 41 inches the outside and 20¾ x 31⅜ inches at the sight edge, it was designed to encase a substantial painting—likely a portrait or landscapeproviding both structural support and aesthetic enhancement. Crafted entirely from wood, a timeless medium valued for its workability and durability, the frame highlights the craftsman's skill in shaping and joining timber to create a protective border. Frames lik...