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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The image shows a piece of white fabric with a repeating pattern of dark floral designs. The fabric is square and has a thick black border around it. Handwritten numbers are written on a dark strip at the top. The fabric itself is wrinkled and has a few creases. The floral designs are intricate and include flowers, leaves, and stems. The flowers have many petals and are surrounded by leaves and stems. The background of the fabric is white. The overall design is symmetrical and repeating. The image is in grayscale. The fabric appears to be old and possibly fragile.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760
Medium
Linen, block printed and resist-dyed
Culture
British, probably
Dimensions
490 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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