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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece by an unknown artist titled "Piece". The image is a black and white photo of a piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be made of a light-colored material, possibly cotton or linen. The edges of the fabric are rough and torn. The fabric features a repeating pattern of small flowers and leaves in a darker shade than the background. The flowers have multiple petals and stems with leaves. The pattern is arranged in rows, with some variation in the design from one flower to another. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Linen embroidered with wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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