Two wall lights
Wall lights with candles were an important source of illumination in French interiors. They were always hung in pairs, often flanking a mirror that reflected the candlelight. The gilt bronze (ormolu) was in keeping with the gilded carving found on the walls of many rooms.
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Two wall lights
Wall lights with candles were an important source of illumination in French interiors. They were always hung in pairs, often flanking a mirror that reflected the candlelight. The gilt bronze (ormolu) was in keeping with the gilded carving found on the walls of many rooms.
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Wall lights with candles were ...... nd on the walls of many rooms.
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Wandarmen met kaarsen vormden ...... op de wanden van veel kamers.
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identifier
BK-16896-B
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Rijksmuseum
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Twee wandarmen
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Two wall lights
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created
c. 1750 - c. 1760
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ca. 1750 - ca. 1760
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extent
breedte 51,2 cm
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depth 27.5 cm
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diepte 27,5 cm
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height 81.6 cm
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hoogte 81,6 cm
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width 51.2 cm
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Collectie: meubelen
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provenance
See the provenance for BK-16896-A.
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spatial
temporal
derde kwart 18e eeuw
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third quarter 18th century
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