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Carpet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Carpet" by an unknown artist. The carpet is rectangular with a fringe along all sides. The main body of the carpet is beige with a red, orange, and green pattern. The pattern includes various shapes, such as flowers, leaves, and geometric designs. There is a thick border around the edge of the carpet that is red, orange, and green. The border also has a pattern of shapes and designs. The carpet is hanging on a wall or frame, and there are some other objects visible in the background, but they are not clearly defined. The carpet appears to be old and worn, with some areas of discoloration and fraying.

Artwork details

Date:
1881–82
Medium:
Wool and cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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