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Woven piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white woven piece by an unknown artist. The piece is square with rough edges and a light gray pattern. The pattern consists of intricate designs including leaves, flowers, and other organic shapes, arranged in a symmetrical and repeating manner. The background of the image is dark gray, providing contrast to the white piece. A small portion of the piece is torn at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Silk (?), woven
Culture
Spanish, possibly
Dimensions
520 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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