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Printed piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a printed piece by an unknown artist. The piece is a rounded, cushioned object with a floral pattern. The object is positioned with the curved side facing up. The floral pattern features various plants, including ferns, flowers, and trees, in dark color on a light background. A large bird is centered on the object. The object has a stitched edge around its perimeter and a seam across the bottom. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830–35
Medium
Cotton, roller-printed
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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