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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular fabric with rounded corners. The fabric features a repeating pattern of leaves and flowers in light gray on a dark background. Two ships are visible, one on the bottom left and one on the top right. The ships have three masts and a flat bottom. The leaves have five pointed lobes and are arranged in a random pattern. Small flowers are scattered throughout the fabric. The fabric appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly silk or cotton. The image is bordered by a thin gray frame. The artwork title is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1880
Medium
Printed cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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