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Two wall sconces
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
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.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineTwee wandarmen. c. 1750 - c. 1760. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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