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Water-lily textile

Associated Artists

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric with a repeating floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be a light beige or cream color. The floral pattern features various types of flowers and leaves in shades of brown, yellow, and green. The flowers are outlined in black and have detailed, intricate designs. The stems and leaves are also depicted in shades of brown, yellow, and green. The fabric fills the entire image, with a small portion of a gray background visible on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
1883–1900
Medium
Silk, woven and printed
Culture
American
Dimensions
512 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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