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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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