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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
Museum record:
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