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Carpet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The carpet, by artist unknown, is a rectangular rug with a predominantly red, brown, and beige color scheme. The rug features a symmetrical design with two large, circular medallions, one at the top and one at the bottom. The medallions are beige with intricate dark designs in the center and have a red and brown border. The medallions are surrounded by floral patterns and foliage in shades of beige, brown, and blue. The background of the rug is red, with a beige fringe along the bottom edge. The rug has a classic, ornate look with detailed patterns and symmetries. The image shows the rug against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
276 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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