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Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Fragment" by artist Louise Nevelson. Black and white photograph of a large, irregularly shaped rock or stone with a rough surface. The object is positioned with its left side curved and lower than its right; the right side tapers to a point at the bottom. The surface features various shades of gray and white. A lighter-colored area appears on the top and middle section, with a darker area on the bottom. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, yellow and greenish yellow
Culture
China (possibly Turkestan)
Dimensions
599 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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