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The "Old Sugar House," Rose St., New York

The "Old Sugar House," Rose St., New York by Emil Sigel

Medium

Copper

Dimensions

Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Classification

Medal

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wait, 1907

Accession Number

07.280.12

Tags

Buildings

About this artwork

This copper, created in 1892, represents significant artistic achievement by Emil Sigel, a American artist. The piece demonstrates the technical capabilities and aesthetic conventions of American art during this historical period. Working in copper, the artist employed materials and techniques characteristic of the era, creating visual effects that convey both subject matter and artistic vision. Museum collections preserve such works to ensure continued study and appreciation, providing opportun...

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