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Painted cloth

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a vertically torn painted cloth with a floral design. The cloth is rectangular and divided into two pieces by a vertical tear. The fabric appears worn and aged, with visible signs of wear including cracks, fading, and scratches. A dark floral design is painted on the cloth, featuring a large flower at the top and a smaller one below it. The flowers have many petals and are surrounded by curved lines. The background of the cloth is a light gray color, with some darker areas where the paint has faded or been worn away.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
470 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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