Velvet Fragment

Cleveland Museum of Art

Velvet Fragment by artist Anni Albers. Green velvet fabric with a repeating pattern of raised diamond shapes, resembling a leaf or a fleur-de-lis, in a lighter green hue. The fabric has a rough, uneven edge along the top and bottom, and a smooth, slightly raised pattern throughout. The background behind the fabric is light gray. The fabric is rectangular in shape and is oriented horizontally. The pattern on the fabric is symmetrical, with each diamond shape mirrored on either side of the center. The overall color of the fabric is a muted green, with the raised pattern being a lighter shade of green. The fabric appears to be a sample or a swatch, possibly for use in design or crafting. The image is a close-up shot, with the fabric filling most of the frame. The fabric's texture is visible, with the pile of the velvet giving it a soft, plush appearance. The image is in a neutral color palette, with the green of the fabric standing out against the light gray background.