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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork "Piece" by artist Anni Albers is a textile piece with a tan background. The piece features a repeating pattern of blue, white, and gray designs. The designs include circles, flowers, leaves, and swirls. The circles contain curved shapes, and some have a spiral inside. There are also honeycomb-like patterns and small dots throughout. The blue and white designs are arranged in four rows across the piece. The colors are muted and the overall effect is one of intricate, interlocking patterns. The piece has a thin tan border around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
325 × 625 px
Museum record:
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