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Ingrain carpet piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ingrain carpet piece by the artist is a square-shaped textile with a red background. The textile features a repeating pattern of gold-colored floral motifs. The motifs are arranged in rows and columns across the fabric. The flowers have five petals and are surrounded by leaves and vines. The edges of the textile are rough and frayed. The background behind the textile is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Wool
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
497 × 624 px
Museum record:
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