Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the work is "Fragment" and the artist is Constantin Brancusi. A black and white photograph shows a close-up view of a curved, smooth metal object. The object is positioned horizontally and appears to be made of a single piece of metal. The left end of the object is rounded and bulbous, while the right end tapers down and curves sharply to the right. A small section is broken off at the bottom of the right end. The metal surface exhibits visible signs of wear and aging, including dark spots and discoloration. A faint number "96" is stamped into the metal on the left side. The background of the image is plain and light gray.