Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt
Object name
Salt
Date
ca. 1831-1833
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 7.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass salt; rectangular with sloping sides; diamond flanked by branches on sides and shield with double-headed eagle on ends, all on stippled ground; leaf on base; four scrolled feet (Neal PE1a).
Credit