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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Piece" by the artist is a rectangular artwork with a black border. The artwork features a collage of various triangular and square shapes in shades of red, brown, beige, and gray. The shapes are arranged randomly and overlap each other. Some of the shapes depict images of people, animals, and abstract designs. The dominant colors are earthy tones, with red and brown being prominent. The artwork appears to be a textile piece, possibly a scarf or fabric, with a subtle sheen to it. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral contrast to the artwork.

Artwork details

Date:
1886
Medium:
Cotton, printed
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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