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Blind

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a fabric with a grid pattern, featuring white floral designs. The fabric is rectangular with a black border. The grid consists of thin, evenly spaced vertical and horizontal lines. White flowers and leaves are scattered across the fabric, with a cluster of leaves and stems in the bottom left corner. The fabric appears worn and faded, with darker patches and discoloration throughout. The background behind the fabric is plain white. Title: "Blind". Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Bamboo, silk, paint
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 619 px
Museum record:
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