Velvet Fragment

Cleveland Museum of Art

Velvet Fragment by artist, Anni Albers, is a green and beige velvet textile with a repeating pattern. The fabric is rectangular and oriented horizontally. The background of the fabric is green with a short, plush pile. The pattern on the fabric consists of rows of concentric circles. The circles are formed by curved lines that resemble ripples or waves. The lines are beige and raised, creating a textured effect. The lines forming the circles are of varying thicknesses. The fabric has frayed edges. The background behind the fabric is light gray.